Power Engineer 4A (Casual) - Plant Operations - PCH - 172592

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Casual Power Engineer 4A

Health PEI

Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Casual (CUPE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

(To Create a Casual List (CUPE))

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The 4th (A) Class Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the power plant, steam distribution system, and other related mechanical systems. The incumbent is required to perform a number of regular inspection maintenance functions and monitor all systems closely in compliance with standards determined by the P.E.I. Department of Environment, Labour and Justice. The operator is expected to respond appropriately to address issues as they arise and work alone making independent decisions to troubleshoot and correct problems.

Duties will include:

• preparing boilers, heat exchangers, sterilizers and gas system for inspections by government inspection agencies;

• assisting with testing, maintaining and repairing power generators;

• monitoring pressure in fire hoses, main fire pump, auxiliary fire pump, and main fire panel with monthly testing;

• monitoring and changing primary and secondary medical gas tanks, as required, by checking bulk oxygen pressures, ordering medical gases, monitoring for leaks and responding to alarms (includes replacing/repairing oxygen and nitrous oxide wall outlets and wall vacuum outlets);

• re-lacing/maintaining and recalibrating the pneumatic valves, air dampers, wing coils, thermostats, and control panels to ensure the most efficient operation of all HVAC systems;

• monitoring, cleaning, repairing and maintaining HVAC systems and all of its components;

• monitoring and documenting building control systems;

• ordering and monitoring heating and diesel oil;

• participating in building fire alarms drills as per the All Hazards Plan;

• receiving and logging all after-hours calls and call in appropriate trade as required;

• monitoring and regularly checking stand-by diesel generator in association with maintenance personnel;

• maintaining shift records in a log book by recording information such as results of tests conducted on shift, plant operation readings and repairs performed;

• checking and maintaining the building control computer to monitor all HVAC units, boiler alarms and medical gas alarm inputs/outputs alarms, and points;

• inspecting and operating switches, valves and controls to regulate water levels, fuel firing rates, steam pressure and temperature, feed water, steam and air flows, and other factors required to maintain the boiler within efficiency and load operation specifications;

• inspecting and testing mechanical safety valves, water glasses and automatic boiler controls including low water cutouts, high/low operation limit controls, flame failure devices and related alarm systems;

• inspecting and lubricating pump, fan and compressor motors, maintaining belt tensions, as required, and draining condensation from compressors;

• flushing out boilers and changing boiler water at regular intervals;

• inspecting and testing water steam for chemical contents and taking appropriate actions to ensure rates are within acceptable measures;

• cleaning, inspecting and repairing boilers and replacing components, as required;

• conducting feed water, boiler water and condensate tests for hardness, suspended/dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity/acidity, turbidity, oil and chemical content;

• cleaning and maintaining various types of equipment including air handling equipment, fuel oil systems, air compressor systems, pumps, piping, heat exchangers, pressure vessels and heat delivery systems, and calibrate, as required, with available equipment;

• supervising all external contractors for plant-related repairs and providing extra help, if required, with other trade workers;

• testing operating temperatures of refrigeration units and performing routine maintenance and repairs;

• assisting with the orientation and training of new staff;

• adhering to safe work practices, following Infection Control, Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and applicable safety codes;

• performing other related duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• successful completion of Grade 12;

• successful completion of a course in Power Engineer 4th Class at an approved institute of technology or trade school;

• two (2) years’ experience performing work related to the Power Engineer profession

OR

• one or more of the maintenance trades;

• must have a license number as issued by the Province of Prince Edward Island;

• capable of sustained physical activity;

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results. 

Salary Range:            $37.53 per hour (Casual Rate of pay)

Bi-Weekly Hours:     On Demand

Posting ID:                 172592-0326PCCO

Closing Date:             Open Until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.