Power Engineer Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

About the Role

Reporting to the Supervisor Central Plant, the Power Engineer performs work essential to the ongoing repair, operation and maintenance of the University’s base building HVAC systems. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

This position is a part of the MRSA Collective Bargaining Unit.
This is a 1-year limited term, full time position. The normal shift is 7.5 hours per day, five days per week. It is a requirement for Power Engineers to be scheduled in the on-call rotation, on afternoon shifts, weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday), stat holidays and and other scheduled rotations as required to ensure ABSA inspection rounds are conducted daily 7 days/week.

Overtime may be required and call-outs to the campus can be expected during emergencies.

The Power Engineer functions within ABSA codes, OHSA and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards.

Responsibilities

Responsibility 1 (40%):
Support of HVAC Systems and Equipment

Completes HVAC system and equipment requests as assigned by the Supervisor;

Responds to urgent issues, assesses and repairs base building HVAC systems;

Responsible for maintenance, operations and troubleshooting of HVAC systems and related equipment within the Central Plant, remote heating plant(s), campus related base building HVAC systems, CHP cogeneration plant, and the support of solar panel systems;

Responsible for water treatment testing/analysis/applications;

Responsible for hydronic systems for the heating, cooling and glycol systems including room controls, valves, steam traps, unit heaters and all associated components, exhaust fans, air handlers and humidifiers;

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of Lab Service HVAC equipment as directed by the Supervisor;

Reviews equipment performance reports, data trends, metering and statistics to improve equipment operation to proactively adjust operational performance activities;

Executes regular inspections of mechanical equipment (log sheets and rounds) to identify any operating irregularities. This work is performed both digitally via building automation systems and physical analytical inspections;

Works with contractors in performing specialized maintenance services to HVAC systems. Example:
Annual legislative boiler and pressure vessel maintenance and inspection services;

Ensures equipment and processes are operating and maintained to meet ABSA code requirements, manufacturers recommendations and industry standards;

Installs new HVAC equipment when required;

Replaces deteriorated or obsolete HVAC equipment and repairs equipment having residual life with new parts as required;

Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, circuit diagrams and code regulations;

Notifies the Supervisor of unusual equipment conditions and recommends corrective actions;

Provides related services associated with University events as required;

Displays initiative, judgement, and personal direction when carrying out responsibilities as work is performed under minimal supervision;

Must be able to coordinate work with other trades as necessary, prioritize and respond to work orders appropriately, anticipate potential issues, and provide solutions within established standards and procedures to avoid problems and delays in relation to services provided.

Responsibility 2 (40%):
Preventative Maintenance Program

Performs preventative maintenance inspections and repairs as per assigned schedules;

Assists with Code on-site inspections and correcting deficiencies;

Supports leadership and colleagues in determining preventative maintenance schedules and procedures as per manufacturer's recommendations, industry best practices, guidelines and standards.

Responsibility 3 (20%):
Support of Facilities Management

Under direction of the Supervisor, supports the project management department in scoping HVAC related system work for potential projects and future capital planning upgrades;

Investigates the impact and necessary procedures to safely shut-down/start-up HVAC systems for the project management department, contractors and/or co-workers;

Performs data collection on HVAC systems and equipment to support asset management;

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