Heating Plant Operator II

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has a term length of 13.5 months.

Location -  This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Heating Plant Operator II assists the Heating Plant Shift Supervisor in the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment involved in producing electricity, steam, demineralized water, and compressed air supplied to the University of Alberta campus, surrounding hospital facilities and other customers.

Works with the Chief Steam Engineer and Shift Engineer to ensure the plant is operated and maintained in compliance with provincial codes, regulations and University of Alberta policies and procedures.

Conducts routine and regular on-site checks of operating and standby equipment to assess current conditions with respect to lubrication, temperatures, pressures and vibration. Takes immediate action when necessary.

Maintains contact with the HP Shift Supervisor in coordinating plant Operations to accommodate maintenance personnel, instrument technicians, engineers and contractors; works alone approximately 70% of the time.

Completes shift-to-shift logging, storage of recording charts, log sheets, meter readings, and computer printouts of plant conditions.

Prepares lock and tag schedules, confined space entry permits, implements emergency and evacuation procedures as well as tests and operates the use of gas detectors.

Performs complete preventative maintenance to equipment; modifies existing systems and equipment with approval from Plant Management.

Assumes care and control of the plant in the event the HP shift supervisor is absent.

Performs Plant housekeeping as assigned by the shift supervisor; completes specifically assigned areas of responsibility regarding maintenance (e.g. lab supplies, paint supplies, and safety supplies).

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum High School Diploma supplemented with a valid Third Class Power Engineering Certificate or higher.

Thorough working knowledge of all equipment related to the production of steam, demineralized water, compressed air, and electricity.

Familiarity with the Windows environment using MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook), Google applications, and the Internet.

Additional training in safety equipment, first aid/CPR certification, fire extinguisher training, and WHMIS is preferred.

This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.