third-class power engineer

Taylor Lumber Company Limited; Middle Musquodoboit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local manufacturing company in Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia is looking for a Stationary Engineer. The role involves maintaining power plant operations, completing logs and reports, and ensuring machinery runs efficiently. Candidates should have relevant certification, interpersonal skills, and be able to work full-time on-site. This is a permanent job offering a competitive hourly wage of $35.00 to $38.00, with various benefits including group insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Gasoline paid

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports.
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction.
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment.
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning.
• Operate automated or computerized control systems.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

CPR Certificate

Confined Space Entry Training

First Aid Certificate

Stationary Engineer 4th Class

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Job description

Taylor Lumber Company Limited

Job details

• Salary 35.00 to 38.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 42 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Will train

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting

• Rural area
• Generating station
• Power plant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Operate automated or computerized control systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training
• First Aid Certificate
• Stationary Engineer 4th Class
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Compressors
• Computerized switchboards
• Electric generators
• Electronic controls
• Generators
• High pressure boilers
• Pneumatic controlled switchboards
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Pumps
• Switches
• Turbines
• Valves
• Water and waste treatment utilities

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-05