Power Engineer (3rd Class)

The incumbent assumes shift responsibility for operating and maintaining building essential services in a safe and efficient manner. Operates and maintains electric, gas, and oil-fired boilers, large centrifugal water chillers and associated auxiliary equipment. Efficiently operates building automation systems, making adjustments when required to ensure normal operation of all building plant systems.

• Previous experience as a shift engineer, preferably in a health care, commercial, or institutional setting.
• Wide range of experience with heating, pneumatic and air handling systems preferred.

• Grade XII education.
• Interprovincial certificate and graduate from a recognized technical school or equivalent preferred.

• In accordance with the Regulations under the Power Engineers Act, a valid and current Manitoba Third Class Power Engineer’s certificate required.

• Must be able to interpret mechanical, electrical, architectural and pneumatic drawings & technical manuals.
• Must adhere to all Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with all levels of Hospital personnel.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet demanding schedules.
• Demonstrated regard for safety.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle the demands of shift work.
• Ability to work in a computerized office system environment.

• Manual dexterity for the effective performance of job duties.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is essential.
• May vary from general maintenance shop conditions subject to extremes in temperature, high noise levels, dust, odours, or fumes, etc.
• Wet and messy conditions may be encountered when cleaning sumps, boilers, tanks, plumbing interceptors, etc.
• Conditions demanding heavy lifting could also be expected.
• Possible handling of hazardous waste and/or controlled products.
• Emergency situations will require the ability to work well under pressure.
• The incumbent is required to perform duties in patient care areas under occupied conditions, including isolation rooms.
• The incumbent works a scheduled rotation 8-or-12-hour shift, day/nights and weekends and assumes responsibility for all areas under his jurisdiction (works independently outside of regular working hours).