HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) engineer

Work setting

• Various locations
• Engineering firm

Tasks

• Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project planning

Area of specialization

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement