Power Engineer/Second Class Engineer

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Job Number:  J0322-1110

Job Title:  Power Engineer/Second Class Engineer

Job Type:  Continuing Full Time

Department:  Trades

Job Category:  Facilities Management and Planning

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  31/03/2022

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  07/04/2022

Salary (with Salary Rate):  39.63 - 39.63/Year

Employee Group:  CUPE 3778

Salary Level:  CUPE 3778 - Maint. & Relief 2nd Class Engineer

Hours Per Week:  40

Date Position Available:  01/04/2022

Carleton is a smart, caring and connected community that inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world. Carleton's faculty and staff strive to provide a superior learning experience for our learners who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world. Situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa.

About Carleton
Carleton University, situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the Rideau River and Canal, is a community of talented, committed and enthusiastic faculty and staff, dedicated to excellence and to supporting the education and research that distinguishes Carleton as Canada’s Capital University. We know that it is our people that are key to Carleton’s success. We take pride in our institution and are committed to providing the programs and services that contribute to Carleton University being an employer of choice in the national capital region.

Facilities Management & Planning
To provide cost-effective facilities and services that support and promote excellence in teaching and research through the creation of a campus environment that promotes the University’s image and enhances the campus community.

Facilities Management and Planning is a trusted customer focused service provider with a work environment that promotes the creative and effective utilization of resources through consultation with Facilities Management and Planning staff, the community and service providers.

The Position
Works under the general supervision of the Chief Operating Engineer (1st Class), CHP

Second Class Engineer Shift Engineer supervises the operation of the 4.6 MW Co-Gen Plant, boilers and other equipment in the Central Heating Plant (CHP).

Supervises all registered equipment under the CHP such as refrigeration, compressors and other related equipment.

When necessary, makes needed adjustments to controls settings and equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operation and dependable service.

All Second class/Shift Engineers are required to participate in the daily maintenance of the CHP equipment and to provide relief duties on a rotating basis and when needed. The maintenance duties will normally be scheduled for each second class/Shift Engineer over three (3) consecutives weekday shifts twice every six (6) week rotation schedule.

Duties of the Second class/Shift Engineer include keeping an up-to-date log of CHP operations in sufficient detail to permit calculations of boiler and plant operating efficiencies such as the Cogen operations and efficiencies. Second class/Shift Engineer writes reports on the condition of the equipment and recommends repair requirements to the Chief Operating Engineer, Central Heating Plant.

Second class/Shift Engineer determines heating and cooling load requirements by frequently analysing data recorded on boiler and heat pump log sheets and charts, takes necessary action to start up and shut down boilers and heat pumps as required to meet load demands and ensure maximum plant operating efficiency.

The Second class/Shift Engineer makes frequent tests on boiler water, make-up water and condensate and does the necessary adjustments in chemical feed rates to ensure that chemical concentrations are maintained within recommended limits to prevent corrosion of equipment and to maintain the integrity of the systems.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• TSSA Second Class Engineers certificate is required for this position.
• A creative approach to problem solving.
• Manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to work alone or as a member of a team.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• Must be able to work independently in a trustworthy and honest manner.
• Must be able to meet the standards of physical requirements for the position.

Working Hours:
Work is scheduled on a six week rotation basis (for a regular work week of 40 hours). 12 hour shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

The above is normally acquired through the completion of TSSA Second Class Engineers certificate which is required for this position.

What Carleton offers its employees:
Centrally located in Ottawa by the Rideau River and Canal, easily accessible by transit and car.
Consistent and guaranteed shifts (40 hours per week).
Competitive Benefits Package: Group benefits including comprehensive health and dental benefit, vision, life insurance, sick leave, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP),
Annual Leave: Paid annual leave, including 13 statutory holidays.
Carleton Retirement Pension Plan: Participation in a defined pension plan.
Health & Fitness: Free access to certain facilities at Carleton University’s Athletic and Physical Recreational Centre
Library: Free borrowing privileges at Carleton University’s library.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is required to work on campus. Exceptionally, since March 2020, many staff and faculty at Carleton University have been working from home in order to comply with public health requirements while continuing to provide services to support the operational functioning of the university. We are currently in the process of identifying positions that need to work on campus as part of our return to campus process. This position may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements or it may have been identified as one of the roles that are required to work on campus. If this position is required to work on campus, the successful candidate will be informed of the health and safety measures that are in place to ensure their safety on campus. If there is a requirement to work remotely (it is possible that there could be a requirement to work both remotely and on campus), the successful candidate will work with the manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. Please note that once public health requirements permit, Carleton University will resume normal on campus operations and at that point there will be a timely notification provided by the manager and the requirement to working full time physically onsite will resume. Therefore, we are looking for candidates currently in or looking to relocate to the Ottawa area.

Additionally, Carleton University is continuing to maintain a safe work environment and requires mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as per Public Health recommendations under the Reopening Ontario Act. As Carleton University requires that staff be available to attend on-campus meetings and to work, as required, in person, the successful candidate will be required to comply with this policy and be fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Subject to permitted exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, if you are the successful candidate, your offer of employment will be conditional upon you attesting that you are fully vaccinated with a course of vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada and submitting appropriate proof of vaccination.

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