Employment Opportunity

The successful applicant will perform skilled work in the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of both low/high pressure steam heating plant equipment and machinery within Central Utilities which includes the Central Heating Plant, the Health Sciences Centre, External Plants, and the Ocean Sciences Centre. Duties include operating heating boilers, emergency generators, maintaining seawater pumping systems, cleaning header tanks, annual inspection of pressure vessels, applying protective coatings to pressure vessels, starting up/shutting down systems for seasonal operations, and inspecting and maintaining emergency power equipment; inspecting boilers, compressors, pumps, chillers and evaporators; checking on the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment; making necessary adjustments and repairs to equipment; maintaining correct pressures and temperatures in equipment; maintaining a log book; cleaning boilers and hot water heating tanks; responding to maintenance trouble calls; inputting work orders; and performing other related duties as required. This position will be on the regular daily maintenance schedule but may be required to do intermittent shift work under extenuating circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (1-3 years) in power engineering, supplemented by experience (1-3 years) in maintenance, heating, and repair services in a large building complex; graduation from high school; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Possession of a valid 3 rd Class Power Engineer Certificate and a valid driver’s licence, as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador are required.

SALARY $30.57 - $35.52 per hour (NAPE Local 7801)

An upscale hiring step will apply to this position (Step 19)

Plus market differential of $2.00 per hour

CLOSING DATE May 30, 2023

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, p reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.