Position Overview

Facilities Management is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Assistant Shift Engineer.

The Central Power Plant is a First Class Power Plant (15 MW Electrical/40 Megawatt thermal), operated under the Alberta Labour Safety Codes Act. The CHCP operates and is staffed 24-hours per day, on a year round basis. The unit is responsible to operate, supervise and maintain the primary power plant, cooling equipment, the utility tunnel system, and the Bow River Pumping Station and associated piping, to provide a continuous, uninterrupted supply of utilities to all buildings on campus. The Assistant Shift Engineer operates under the direct supervision and guidance of the Shift Engineer. Work is generally routine and low stress, however, in an emergency high stress will result from demands to function quickly and effectively, both physically and mentally.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• The Assistant Shift Engineer performs regular checks on equipment operations, and makes any necessary adjustments or corrections as required; carries out preventive maintenance as well as emergency repairs; and maintains all necessary records
• Ensures that required records and logs are maintained
• Ensures that safety standards required by the Alberta Boilers Safety Association and Occupational Health and Safety are adhered to within the plant
• Ensures that any emergency or dangerous condition that develops with any plant equipment is dealt with quickly and safely, by performing emergency shutdown, isolation, and lockout procedures in conjunction with the Shift Engineer. May be required to take action independently in an emergency
• Ensures that any emergency repairs made are done safely, and in accordance with requirements of the Alberta Boilers Safety Association
• Ensures that any plant operating emergencies or equipment deficiencies are immediately reported to the Shift Engineer

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Third Class Certificate of Competency in Power Engineering issued by the Alberta Boilers Safety Association. Candidates who have passed 2 tests towards obtaining Third Class ticket and who qualify for a temporary Third Class Certificate as per Alberta Boilers Safety Association regulations will be taken into consideration
• Must be physically able to lift heavy weights, work in confined, noisy and hot environments, be able to tolerate dust, grease and chemicals, be able to visually inspect equipment in varying levels of light; be able to monitor equipment operation by listening to sounds equipment produces; and, must be able to use hand tools
• An intermediate knowledge of equipment operating principles including gas turbines, gas compressor and high temp hot water boilers
• Must possess good communication skills, both in person and in writing
• Must demonstrate good organizational and decision-making skills
• Must be able and comfortable working in a team environment as a positive contributing team member
• Must hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Vehicle Operator (non GDL) Licence
• Completion of a Power Engineering Technologist Diploma or equivalent is an asset

Application Deadline: May 29th, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Trades Job Family, Phase 2.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.