Second Class Operating Engineer

Description:

What you will do

• Independently monitors and operates boilers, gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, co-generation and steam distribution.


• Oversees regular inspections on plant equipment.


• Oversees and performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment including cleaning, and lubricating generators, turbines, pumps, and compressors.


• Monitors satellite chillers across campus buildings.


• Establishes maintenance plans for weekly, monthly and annual tasks, including coordinating with external stakeholders, and/or third party contractors.


• Adheres to energy management schedules for peak chasing or demand response requirements.


• Conducts routine and emergency maintenance on steam distribution networks across campus.


• Provides training and oversees the work of junior staff.


• Explains complex technical information.


• Works independently and is required to make decisions that directly impact the operation and safety of the plant.


• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.



 
• Required Education


• Two-Year Community College Diploma. In addition, requires on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.



 
• Required Experience


• More than 5 years of experience.



 
• Required Licenses and Certifications


• 2nd Class Operating Engineer Certification is required.


• G Driver's Licence required.


• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.



 
• Job Knowledge and Requirements


• Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or significant work experience.


• Provide expert advice, guidance and consultation on highly complex issues and/or where the outcome may be contentious.


• Interaction with others requires highly developed interpersonal skills to effectively persuade, negotiate, counsel, and/or consult.


• Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.


• Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.


• Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.


• Lead team and project meetings and develop team/unit and departmental project plans.


• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit or across broader university functions.


• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.


• Anticipate complex challenges to ensure activities are completed on time.


• Effectively leverage relevant data as input to making decisions.


• Appropriately assess risks before making a decision.


• Comprehensive understanding of what sexual violence, harassment and discrimination are, and their varying effects on diverse members of the community.


• Question and take appropriate steps to address attitudes, macroaggressions and other behaviours which are discriminatory. Acknowledges and respects diverse cultural traditions, abilities and beliefs.