power engineer, fourth class

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Commercial facility
• Airport terminal

Responsibilities

• 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 water levels
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment
• Write plant or building operation reports

Credentials

• Stationary Engineer 4th Class
• Stationary Engineer 5th Class

Experience and specialization

• Alarms
• Central monitoring system
• Chillers
• Compressors
• Computerized switchboards
• Condensers
• Cooling tower
• Distributed control system (DCS)
• Electronic controls
• Engines
• HVAC
• Heat exchangers
• High pressure boilers
• Indicators
• Low pressure boilers
• Meters
• Pneumatic controlled switchboards
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Pumps
• Stationary engines
• Switches
• Valves
• Water and waste treatment utilities

Area of specialization

• Heating
• Maintenance
• Refrigeration
• Repair
• Ventilation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

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

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

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week