Operating Engineer
- ON, Canada
- Ontario, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Title: Operating Engineer - 2nd Class Power Engineer (Power Plant)
Contract Length: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Cochrane, Ontario
Please note: This position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada.
Position Summary
The Operating Engineer shall assist in the operation and maintenance of the facility’s power generation assets including gas and steam turbine systems, as directed by senior operations leadership.
Responsibilities include plant monitoring, start-up and shutdown, equipment inspections, and regulatory compliance within a power generation environment.
Rotating shift schedule as part of the organization’s move toward 24/7 continuous generation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Power (Operating) Engineer with valid 2nd Class certification by TSSA (or interprovincial equivalent with transfer eligibility)
- Experience in steam and/or gas turbine operations is required
- Certificate or diploma of collegial studies in power engineering, electromechanics, electrotechnology, processes and/or mechanics
- Knowledge and experience with electrical circuits, PLC, hydraulic circuits, and heavy machinery
- Experience with IESO, HONI, and TSSA processes an asset
- Must be able to interpret technical drawings (civil, mechanical, electrical), specifications, wiring diagrams, and operating procedures
- Basic knowledge of the operations of a power plant and good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
- IT skills (MS Office, Adobe, etc.) an asset
- Excellent communication skills in English; working knowledge of French an asset
Attributes
- Makes appropriate recommendations according to analysis, problem solving, experience, and good judgement
- Pays special attention to quality, rigor, and details of the work done
- Effectively organizes and plans work time, priorities, and tasks
- Takes action in advance to avoid operational problems
- Is a team player
- Meets the physical requirements of the position
- Possesses a valid driver’s licence in good standing and is available for travel to perform the position, as may be required
- Impeccable integrity and physical readiness to perform the required tasks, which may be verified through a background check, at the company’s discretion
Benefits
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist with operating and maintaining the facility’s power generation assets, including gas and steam turbine systems, under the direction of senior operations leadership. Monitor the plant, perform start-ups and shutdowns and equipment inspections, and support regulatory compliance on a rotating shift schedule.
Requirements
Requires a valid TSSA 2nd Class Power Engineer certification or an eligible interprovincial equivalent, along with experience operating steam and/or gas turbines. Candidates should have relevant power engineering or technical education, knowledge of electrical, PLC, hydraulic, and heavy machinery systems, and the ability to interpret technical documents and follow health and safety procedures.
Skills
- Power Plant Operations
- Steam Turbine Operations
- Gas Turbine Operations
- Plant Monitoring
- Equipment Inspection
- Start-Up and Shutdown
- Electrical Circuits
- Hydraulic Circuits
- Heavy Machinery
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Health and Safety
- Problem Solving
- Work Planning
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Extended Health Care
- RRSP Match
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- Energy
- Engineering
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- 2nd Class Power Engineer
- TSSA Certification
- Interprovincial Certification
- Power Engineering
- Power Generation
- Power Plant
- Steam Turbines
- Gas Turbines
- Plant Monitoring
- Plant Start-Up
- Plant Shutdown
- Equipment Inspections
- Electrical Circuits
- Hydraulic Circuits
- Heavy Machinery
- Technical Drawings
- Wiring Diagrams
- Operating Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance
- IESO
- HONI
- Health and Safety
- MS Office
- Adobe
- Rotating Shifts
- Continuous Generation