Assistant engineer Jobs in Kingston, ON

AFIMAC Canada is seeking experienced 2nd Class Powerhouse Engineers for an upcoming, temporary assignment in South Western Ontario

This position will require you to work 12 hour shifts, 5-7 days per week when assigned to a project.

You will earn:

• $60.00 per hour before overtime
• Hotel Accommodations Provided (when required)
• $30 per day non-taxed meal allowance (when lodging is required)
• Paid Travel (up to 4 hours)

Contract Duration: 1 - 120 days

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate a Cogen plant – 3 5MW units with Solar Gas Turbines
• Operation of both water treatment and plant air systems.
• Complete all required log entries, records and reports accurately and on-time
• Check, inspect, monitor and maintain the operational integrity of plant services equipment by troubleshooting and following up on all equipment failures in a timely manner; inclusive of minor repairs
• Troubleshoot water treatment issues within the plant.
• Ability to operate plant cooling water systems and city water booster pump system
• Perform required testing on equipment and systems (water treatment, oil sampling, boiler controls, etc.) .
• Off load trucks of process aids and maintenance materials (upon occasion)
• Monitor fire system
• Inventory maintenance of chemicals and supplies
• Collaborate with other departments as required to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Performs all required duties safely, efficiently and within required housekeeping, safety and environmental standards
• Respond to emergency situations, providing timely and appropriate resolution
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

To be eligible to work for AFIMAC you must be able to meet the following criteria:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid 1st or 2nd Class TSSA Power Engineering certificate
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Emphasis on safety
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with a face-paced environment
• Self-starter with an ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent sense of urgency, work ethic and attendance record
• Able and willing to work 12-hour shifts 7 days per week while on assignment
• Able to sit, walk, stand, and/or drive for extended periods of time
• Able to work extended hours
• Able to work day or night shifts
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Able to read, write and speak English effectively
• A Canadian resident and/or legally allowed to work within Canada

AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe to plan and execute services that mitigate and eliminate risk. AFIMAC prides itself in the long-term partnerships it establishes with clients to protect people and property in times of crisis and in regular business operations.
AFIMAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.