Assistant Power Engineer

Description:

The Manitoba government is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Power Engineer to work with at Central Powerhouse in Winnipeg, MB. This position offers reliable and full time employment with a defined pension plan. The Manitoba government also provides an excellent benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment, sick leave, paid vacation and maternity/parental leave. Manitoba Central Services provides ongoing professional and educational development for its employees.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must have a valid Manitoba 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate.
• Must have satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Security Check (if applicable) and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Must be physically capable of performing the 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:
Essential:

• Experience working in a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Class Steam Plant.
• Experience operating mechanical systems and performing preventative maintenance and general equipment repairs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships in a team environment, with other staff and with the public.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, procedures and relevant safety policies and legislation.