Trades Worker II - Power Engineer

Location: Dr. Leonard A. Miller Centre

Trades Worker II - Power Engineer (2 positions)

Plant Maintenance

Temporary, Call-In

NAPE HS

Hours : Based on the needs of the department (8 and 12-hour shifts; days, evenings, nights, weekends, on-call)

Salary : CG-29 (CAD 27.61 - CAD 30.67 per hour)

Competition Number : VAC0023304

Posted Date : 2026-04-01

Closing Date : Open until filled

Job Summary

The Trades Worker II - Power Engineer operates high pressure steam plants and auxiliary equipment such as steam boilers, hydronic boilers, air handling units, cooling systems, related system controls, heat exchangers, chillers, medical gas systems, compressed air systems, emergency power systems, uninterruptible power supply systems, and reverse osmosis system. The Trades Worker II performs regular checks and verifies correct operation of safety controls for systems described; performs demand and preventative maintenance on boilers and other equipment/systems as needed and operates various power tools. They calibrate equipment/machinery; record and interpret readings of all plant equipment and various systems; maintain records; perform chemical tests on water systems for boilers and other equipment and test emergency power system. The Trades Worker will schedule and prepare for annual inspection and cleaning of high-pressure steam boilers, hot water tanks, motors and pumps. They will also provide training to students and new employees. This position works independently on shift and is responsible for the plant and other assigned equipment/systems.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Constantly lifts, carries or moves objects up to 11 lbs., regularly between 11 - 44 lbs. and occasionally over 44 lbs.

Regularly requires physical effort using tools that require accurate control and steadiness, maintaining physical balance, standing, walking, climbing, using gross and fine motor skills, and working in awkward or cramped positions requiring strength and/or endurance.

Work is impacted by time pressures/deadlines, interruptions and lack of control over work

pace as priorities change, services being interrupted, etc.

Job Qualifications

A valid fourth (4th) Class Power Engineer's Certificate as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is required.

Class 5 Driver's License is a condition of employment.

Experience in Power Engineering is preferred.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.