3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

Req

Location:

Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital
Department: FMS Plant Operations ARH
Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPESupport Position
Posting Closing Date: 24-Jul-26

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer & Assistant Manager on a 12-hour rotating shift basis, the 3rd Class Power Engineer troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and monitors all steam plant equipment and supports facility general maintenance as regulations permit. This position is responsible for maintenance and repair work on equipment as directed by the supervisor, which can include the boiler plant, chiller plant, water treatment plant and facility as regulations permit.

The operator oversees all energy production during working hours and is responsible for maintaining constant production from the plant to the entire facility, following the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations. In special circumstances where approved, this position may be required to temporarily perform duties of a higher-class or lower-class Power Engineer license to ensure coverage. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed.

Other duties as needed.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Third Class Power Engineer Certification
• In depth knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas/vacuum systems.
• Previous building maintenance experience
• Knowledge of labor and safety codes
• Must be able to work independently
• Travel to other sites may be required

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

$33.05 - $33.60 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.