Maintenance Engineer

at  Manitoba Government

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

EG3 Maintenance Engineer 3
Regular/full-time
Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services
Water Services, Capital Planning and Project Delivery
Brandon MB
Advertisement Number: 43120
Salary(s): EG3 $76,730.00 - $97,478.00 per year
Closing Date: August 11, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
The Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB), a crown corporation, has been providing technical and financial assistance in the development of safe, affordable and sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure to rural Manitobans for over 60 years. MWSB programs and services are implemented by the Water Services Branch (Branch).

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be registered as P.Eng. with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM), or eligible to transfer from a reciprocating Engineering Association within three months. A registered Engineering Intern may be considered as an underfill candidate
• Must have ability to work outdoors in both winter and summer in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to travel within the Province of Manitoba by ground and air, which may require overnight stays
• Must be available to work overtime and on weekends as needed
• Must have a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s license and able to provide a satisfactory Driver’s abstract

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering (e.g. Civil, Environmental, Biosystems, Mechanical, or Electrical) & registration as a P.Eng. with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM), or eligible to transfer from a reciprocating Engineering Association within three months. A registered Engineering Intern may be considered as an underfill candidate
• Experience (scope-of-practice) in water and/or waste water treatment technologies, drinking water infrastructure and preventative maintenance activities
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting/problem solving and decision-making skills
• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications and contract documents
• Experience undertaking technical review with a sound understanding of water treatment principles and concepts
• Strong project management experience
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts
• Effective written communication skills including ability to prepare technical and non-technical correspondence and reports
• Knowledge of and experience with appropriate industry software tools and technology to successfully complete assignments/projects

Desired:

• Experience supervising staff (including but not limited to coaching, performance management, assigning work duties, etc)
• Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health work practices
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal Acts and Regulations

Duties:
The Maintenance Engineer provides technical support, advice, supervision (direct and indirect), and investigates and resolves issues in association with the operations of MWSB operated water treatment and supply systems that provide safe drinking water to various water cooperatives and municipalities in rural Manitoba. The engineer provides input in design, operation and policy development, provides project management support, and develops innovative alternatives across all program areas of the Branch and MWSB.

Please refer the Job description for details