3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

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Req ID: 190141
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: FMS Operations DGH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Nov-24

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer, the 3rd Class Power Engineer performs a variety of tasks that ensure the safe, efficient and continuous operation of:

1. Chiller plants
2. All high pressure steam equipment
3. Pressure vessels
4. Water treatment programs
5. All related auxiliary equipment
6. Building mechanical systems at their assigned site

The 3rd Class Power Engineer completes rounds of building mechanical rooms and must have a basic understanding of other building maintenance trades as he inspects various mechanical systems, e.g., medical gas/air/vacuum system, air handling units (ventilation), heating systems, fire water pumping system. The 3rd Class Power Engineer is also responsible for silent hour emergency calls.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

1. Designation as a Standardized Nova Scotia 3rd Class Power Engineer
2. One year experience in a high pressure plant (steam) and associated equipment required
3. Good knowledge of the operation of boilers, chillers, HVAC and other electrical machinery
4. Strong safety track record and mindset is a must
5. Knowledge of applicable safety codes
6. Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$27.93 - $28.39 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.