Diesel Mechanic

at  Northwest Territories Power Corporation

Overview:
To perform journeyperson level mechanical work on diesel generator sets and associated support equipment including, pumps, compressors, radiators, heat exchangers, lubricating oil systems, fuel oil systems, cooling systems, and other mechanical equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for the routine maintenance as set out by the manufacturer and the Corporations CMMS program, as well as the minor and major overhauls including work on larger diesel engines such as EMD, MTU Series 4000 and Cat 3500 series engines throughout the Corporation.

Responsibilities:

• Always work safely, adhere to all aspects of the NTPC Health & Safety and Environmental programs, comply with all rules & regulations, and continually practice health & safety while performing all duties.
• Ensure the safety of other employees, contractors and the general public in the workplace by:
• Reporting any failure to adhere to safety practices or rules
• Providing detailed orientations and identification of hazards to all visitors
• Removing hazards or make the workplace safe when leaving a work area
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the Health & Safety program, Environment program as well as NTPC’s safety culture.
• Participates in team meetings in accordance with the principles of team management to determine generation program objectives, to provide input to group financial and program planning, and to assess and coordinate unit workload and priorities.
• Maintains and repairs small, medium and large size diesel engines, generators of various sizes and auxiliary equipment as per Corporation guidelines, acts in a pro-active manner to make timely recommendations for continuous improvement of operations and equipment.
• Completes and/or assists with scheduled overhauls in a timely and professional manner according to Corporation and Manufacturer standards.
• Makes routine trips to remote satellite plants for inspection, preventative maintenance, installation and repairs to equipment and to complete various tests as required (e.g., such as vibration monitoring, lubricating oil and water sampling).
• Completes trip and equipment reports, prepares required parts lists for diesel maintenance and fuel and oil inventories, provides distributed labor data, and ensures valid travel and freight costing within our CMMS program.
• Provides accurate assessment of equipment and diesel plants and troubleshoots various mechanical problems both on site and over the telephone.
• Provides assistance to other trades and contractors as required and provides guidance and training to operational staff for trouble shooting of large gas or diesel engines.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment in the performance of work, maintains all tools and equipment in good working condition, ensures compliance to all safety programs, health and safety legislation, and Corporation Safety Rules in the completion of work activities.
• Provides training to and receives training from co-workers and performs other related duties as determined by the work group in consultation with the Director, Thermal Region.

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic with three years’ experience with repair, maintenance and operation of diesel generators and related equipment required, or Journeyperson Automotive Technician with five years’ experience with repair, maintenance and operation of diesel generators and related equipment required. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Valid NWT Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent required.
• Must undergo a successful criminal background check.
• Must have the ability to diagnose problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to interpret drawings, diagrams, and specifications of a variety of types of mechanical equipment, including manufacturer’s manuals and parts books.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and verbal form, as well as work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Salary for this position ranges from $45.15/hr.-$54.86/hr. plus a location allowance of approximately $6,184 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. Relocation assistance will be provided.
Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status via our online application process in order to receive priority consideration.

• Always work safely, adhere to all aspects of the NTPC Health & Safety and Environmental programs, comply with all rules & regulations, and continually practice health & safety while performing all duties.
• Ensure the safety of other employees, contractors and the general public in the workplace by:
• Reporting any failure to adhere to safety practices or rules
• Providing detailed orientations and identification of hazards to all visitors
• Removing hazards or make the workplace safe when leaving a work area
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the Health & Safety program, Environment program as well as NTPC’s safety culture.
• Participates in team meetings in accordance with the principles of team management to determine generation program objectives, to provide input to group financial and program planning, and to assess and coordinate unit workload and priorities.
• Maintains and repairs small, medium and large size diesel engines, generators of various sizes and auxiliary equipment as per Corporation guidelines, acts in a pro-active manner to make timely recommendations for continuous improvement of operations and equipment.
• Completes and/or assists with scheduled overhauls in a timely and professional manner according to Corporation and Manufacturer standards.
• Makes routine trips to remote satellite plants for inspection, preventative maintenance, installation and repairs to equipment and to complete various tests as required (e.g., such as vibration monitoring, lubricating oil and water sampling).
• Completes trip and equipment reports, prepares required parts lists for diesel maintenance and fuel and oil inventories, provides distributed labor data, and ensures valid travel and freight costing within our CMMS program.
• Provides accurate assessment of equipment and diesel plants and troubleshoots various mechanical problems both on site and over the telephone.
• Provides assistance to other trades and contractors as required and provides guidance and training to operational staff for trouble shooting of large gas or diesel engines.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment in the performance of work, maintains all tools and equipment in good working condition, ensures compliance to all safety programs, health and safety legislation, and Corporation Safety Rules in the completion of work activities.
• Provides training to and receives training from co-workers and performs other related duties as determined by the work group in consultation with the Director, Thermal Region