fourth-class power engineer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Electrical utilities

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction
• Assist during routine systems testing
• Assist in locating and isolating system problems
• Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel
• 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
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Regulate and co-ordinate transmission loads, frequency and line voltage
• Regulate water levels
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment
• Write plant or building operation reports

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Power System Trade Certification
• Power Systems/Stations Operators Trade Certification
• Stationary Engineer 4th Class
• Stationary Engineering Trade Certification
• Stationery Engineers Operators Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• Boilers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chillers
• HVAC
• High pressure boilers
• Low pressure boilers
• Pumps

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Building system

Area of specialization

• Electrical engineering
• Heating
• Light and power
• Maintenance
• Mechanical engineering technology
• Refrigeration
• Repair
• Ventilation

Equipment

• Swimming pool maintenance and cleaning equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Parking available