3rd Class Stationary Engineer

The 3rd Class Stationary Engineer performs operational work in a central heating and cooling plant or central heating plant in the National Capital Area and reports to the 1st Class Stationary Engineer.

The PWGSC contract provides custodial services to federal government organizations at buildings and facilities in the National Capital Region.

Within this context, BGIS functions to render service to clients in providing certified and trained Operating Engineers to manage, operate and maintain various registered central heating and cooling plants.

• Experience with the operating characteristics of boilers, chillers, generators, combustion chambers, firing equipment, water pumps, valves, expansion joints, fans, distribution systems and auxiliary equipment including computer systems. Thi
• The work requires knowledge of testing methods to carry out tests on mechanical equipment and water samples. This knowledge is necessary to assure the reliability of plant equipment and to determine and adjust chemical concentrations in water.
• This employee must have the skills needed to start up and shut down large oil and gas fired boilers and generators, adjust controls that regulate output, perform preventive maintenance and, on occasion, remove and replace parts.
• Troubleshooting activities demand analytical and problem solving skills.
• The 3rd Class Stationary Engineer must work with a variety of computer software programs.
• The work requires skill in conducting standardized tests to determine chemical concentrations in water.
• The incumbent uses a variety of hand and power tools in the work.

• 3-5 years of experience at the Class 3 level
• The incumbent must have significant knowledge of the operation of heating and cooling plant equipment and systems. This includes a familiarity with the operating characteristics of boilers, chillers, generators, combustion chambers, firing equipment, water pumps, valves, expansion joints, fans, distribution systems and auxiliary equipment including computer systems. This knowledge is needed to deliver to clients a safe and continuous control of temperature to achieve their specific environmental requirements. This knowledge is necessary to obtain provincial or standardized operating engineering certification.
• General knowledge of federal and provincial regulations related to environmental standards and occupational health and safety in plant operations
• Knowledge of administrative practices is needed to prepare work orders and documents, to compile operational data for monthly reports to management for the annual estimates and to write reports with recommendations
• Manual dexterity is required to repair and overhaul operating plant and extensive distribution systems equipment, pumps, valves, expansion joints and fans. This employee performs seasonal maintenance on plant equipment.
• Written communication skill is needed to record information in a written shift log and to prepare reports, complete various forms, time sheets, travel claims and procurement documents. Verbal communication is required to describe mechanical problems to colleagues.
• English is required because you will be dealing with English-speaking customers as part of your job.

• 3rd class Stationary Engineer certification