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3rd Class Power Engineer

This is a skilled mechanical position responsible for the safe and efficient operation and monitoring of the power plant, steam distribution system, emergency power plant, chillers and other mechanical systems. The Building Systems Operator will be required to perform a number of inspectional maintenance functions, by conducting tours of the building and preparing inspection reports on the operation of all building mechanical and electrical systems.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• operating boilers and other boiler room equipment in accordance with the predetermined standards of safety and efficiency;
• operating and supervising the efficient operations of the heating plant and making necessary repairs to the heating system and auxiliary equipment;
• using the Building Automation Systems Computer to monitor all systems listed on the input-output summary;
• making adjustments and repairs to boilers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment including refrigeration, air conditioning, chillers and related equipment;
• testing feed water, chilled water, heating water and adding chemical as required;
• maintaining logs and records relating to safety and efficiency of the building's mechanical systems and reporting unusual deviations and needed repairs to the supervisor;
• making necessary repairs to plumbing and mechanical systems;
• cleaning the boilers and boiler room;
• replacing filters on various HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) units.
• greasing and oiling equipment; repairing steam, kitchen and other allied equipment;
• monitoring the pneumatic tube system computer;
• receiving and logging all after hours maintenance calls;
• participating in Building Fire Alarms as described in the All Hazards Plan;
• other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Grade 12.
• Successful completion of a standardized course in Power Engineer Class 3 from an approved institute of technology or trade school .
• experience in the field.
• A license number as issued by the Province of Prince Edward Island.
• A good previous work and attendance record.
• Capable of sustained physical activity.
• Extensive experience in building Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC)
• Extensive experience in building automation systems

Other Qualifications:

• Experience in building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) would be considered an asset.
• Experience in building automation systems would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Lithium Bromide Chillers & Cooling Tower operation would be considered a definite asset.

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $35.16 - $35.58 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating 12 hr. Shifts.

Posting ID: 168568

Closing Date: Thursday, October 9 2025 at 4:00pm

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

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