Second Class Engineer, Shift Engineer

at  Carleton University

QUALIFICATIONS:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:.

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• TSSA Second Class Engineers certificate is required for this position

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 analyzing 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