Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The 3rd Class Power Engineer assists the 2nd Class Power Engineer in the safe, efficient and reliable operation and maintenance of the Energy Centre through personal inspections and by scrutinizing remote indicating devices. During non-administrative hours, the Assistant is required to monitor and perform energy repair to all mechanical and electrical equipment including the swimming pool in the hospital. The Assistant also responds to all the fire alarms by taking appropriate action and resets the fire system as required. This position will be required to work at other hospital sites within the Edmonton Zone (including rural).
Description:
As a Power Engineer 3rd Class, you will be responsible for performing repairs and inspections on a variety of building equipment and mechanical systems in accordance with AHS and Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) standards and practices. You will perform maintenance work on power plant and building equipment as well as mechanical systems. In addition, you will operate and maintain the plant in a safe and efficient manner according to ABSA regulations and perform emergency maintenance on building related systems and equipment.
Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Power Engineer 3rd (2088) Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 30-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 8, 12 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $41.17 Maximum Salary: $44.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Valid Province of Alberta or Interprovincial 3rd Class Engineer’s Certificate of Competency is required. Minimum of 1 – 3 years’ experience with progressive responsibilities in the operation and maintenance of a modern 1st Class pressure plant in a hospital setting is required. Good knowledge of DCS (i.e., Insight, ABB, etc.) is required. ABSA Certification is required. Demonstrated operational and maintenance abilities as well as proven mechanical aptitude is required. Must be in good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. No physical limitations with regards to sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, etc. Good verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under own initiative with minimal direction is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
2nd Class ABSA part A or B written preferred.
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Responsibilities
Assist with the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the hospital Energy Centre, power plant, building equipment, and mechanical systems. Conduct inspections and repairs, respond to fire alarms and emergencies, and maintain equipment in accordance with ABSA regulations and standards.
Requirements
Requires a valid Alberta or Interprovincial 3rd Class Engineer’s Certificate of Competency, ABSA certification, and 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience operating and maintaining a modern 1st Class pressure plant in a hospital setting. Candidates must have DCS knowledge, demonstrated maintenance and mechanical abilities, physical capacity for the role, and strong communication and interpersonal skills; 2nd Class ABSA Part A or B written certification is preferred.
Skills
- Power Plant Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Repairs
- Electrical Repairs
- Equipment Inspections
- Distributed Control Systems
- Emergency Maintenance
- Fire Alarm Response
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Independent Work
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Categories
- Engineering
- Trades
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate
- 3rd Class Engineer’s Certificate of Competency
- ABSA Certification
- 2nd Class ABSA Part A
- 2nd Class ABSA Part B
- Distributed Control System
- Insight
- ABB
- Pressure Plant
- Power Plant
- Energy Centre
- Facilities Maintenance
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Equipment
- Building Equipment
- Preventive Inspections
- Emergency Maintenance
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Hospital Operations
- Boiler Safety Regulations
