Assistant Power Engineer (Class 4 Engineer Licence) - Open Until Filled

Introduction

Manitoba Consumer Protection and Government Services is seeking highly motivated individuals to work within the Operations Branch. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career, this is a great opportunity to join our team. The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

1. Extended health
2. Health spending
3. Dental
4. Vision
5. Long term disability
6. Supportive employment
7. Sick leave
8. Paid vacation
9. Maternity/paternity leave
10. Family related leave
11. A defined pension plan

The Manitoba government also provides ongoing professional and educational development for its employees.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Must have a valid 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate recognized by the Office of the Fire Commissioner.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties of this position such as medium/heavy lifting, climbing ladder/stairs, walking, crouching and kneeling, wearing all PPE required, and must be able to work in a restricted and/or confined space.
• Must be able to work shift work including weekends and stat holidays.

Qualifications:

• Experience operating and working in a Power Plant (4th, 3rd and/or 2nd Class Power Plants).
• Experience performing preventative maintenance, general equipment repairs and completing work orders.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, procedures and relevant safety policies and legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads and manage deadlines.
• Experience working with computerized building control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience testing and recording of readings for the Standby Emergency Generators and testing Fire Alarm systems.

Duties:

Under the supervision of the Chief Power Engineer, the incumbent works as an Assistant Operating Engineer at Selkirk Mental Health Centre. Performs the duties required to assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam boilers, electrical power generating equipment, and auxiliary equipment associated with a high pressure steam Plant.