3rd Class Power Engineer - Maintenance and Operations

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Req ID : 215178

Location : Eastern  Zone,  Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department : FMS Plant Operations CBR

Type of Employment : Casual   Casual Relief  ( 3% ) x 2

UNIFOR   Support  Position

Posting Closing Date : 29-Jan-26

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer & Assistant Manager on a 24-hour rotating shift basis, the 3rd Class Power Engineer troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and monitors all steam plant equipment and supports facility general maintenance as regulations permit. This position is responsible for maintenance and repair work on equipment as directed by his / her supervisor which can include the boiler plant, chiller plant, water treatment plant and facility as regulations permit. The operator oversees all energy production during working hours and is responsible for maintaining constant production from the plant to the entire facility, following the Nova Scotia Boiler & Pressure Equipment Regulations. In special circumstances where approved, this position may be required to temporarily perform duties of a position with a higher-class or lower-class Power Engineer license to ensure coverage. Travel within the zone or other zones as needed. Other duties as needed.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Third Class Power Engineer Certification
• In depth knowledge of building mechanical systems, including medical gas / vacuum systems.
• Previous building maintenance experience
• Water Treatment Familiarization
• Knowledge of labor and safety codes
• Must be able to work independently
• Travel to other sites may be required

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Benefits

$34.45 - $35.00 Hourly

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and / or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.