Casual Shift Engineer - University Casual Pool- job post University of Northern British Columbia
Job Description
Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Shift Engineer will get the opportunity to support the operation and maintenance of a wide range of equipment critical to campus infrastructure. While operating the University’s power plant, bioenergy plant and facilities infrastructure, this position will ensure compliance with the Boiler Pressure Vessel Safety Regulations and Technical Safety BC. They will lead the response to all fire alarms, power outages, and equipment failures to ensure the control and safety of occupants of the campus facilities.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
Performing maintenance rounds;
Troubleshooting process equipment;
Undertaking preventative maintenance;
Responding to fire alarms; and
Operating our natural gas boilers and the bioenergy plant.
In cases where coverage is needed, the Shift Engineer will have the opportunity to perform planned maintenance on process equipment such as the vertical feed screw, metering bin, pellet boiler, pumps, fans, motors, and piping.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess a valid BC or Inter-Provincial 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate and a valid Class 5 driver’s license. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years related experience, preferably in a Commercial/Institutional environment; knowledge of computerized building control and energy management systems; and a strong mechanical aptitude. Experience in water treatment/testing and HVAC systems is required.
In addition to the above requirements, the following are considered to be an asset:
Experience in bioenergy plant operation and maintenance;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
The ability to work in a service-oriented team environment demonstrating flexibility, and a commitment to safety in a continuously changing setting.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
