Brooklyn Power is a biomass-wood fired power plant, consisting of a 30 MW turbine/generator and a 330,000 lb/hr fluidized bed boiler. At Brooklyn Power we are currently hiring for the permanent position of Assistant Shift Engineer, located in Brooklyn, NS.
Accountabilities include:
- Ensure all safety, environmental and security issues are identified to the Shift Engineer immediately;
- Implement and carry out plant policies to ensure acceptable safety and housekeeping standards are maintained;
- Monitor plant grounds and alert the Shift Engineer of any abnormal conditions external to the plant;
- Take corrective action as requested by the Shift Engineer;
- Assist plant maintenance personnel as required to ensure plant availability;
- Perform all duties related to safe start up, running and shutdown of the turbine generator, boiler and associated plant auxiliary equipment;
- Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance;
- Submit work requests in the CMMS for all defective equipment;
- Participate in ongoing training programs;
- Help to develop and implement procedures, standards and practices relating to the operation of the plant;
- Perform continuous equipment monitoring rounds, record readings and complete checklists as required;
- Learn the control room operations and relieve as required;
- Administer the operation, maintenance and performance of the plant water treatment systems to ensure required capacity and quality of demineralized water;
- Ensure procedures are followed to provide waste water discharge limitation compliance.
The ideal candidate will live within 60 km of Brooklyn Power (or is willing to relocate) and will be available for work outside standard working hours. You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position. As such, the successful candidate must comply with the Emera Alcohol and Drug Policy which requires a confidential pre-employment alcohol and drug test in accordance with the Emera Energy Alcohol and Drug Procedure.
Skills, Capabilities & Experience:
The successful candidate must have a 1st Class Power Engineering Certificate. 2nd Class Power Engineering Certificates will be considered but must be in the process of obtaining a 1st Class ticket within a scheduled amount of time (upon discussion). Completion of in-house Assistant Shift Engineer training modules is mandatory.
Candidates interested in progressing to Shift Engineer must be willing to achieve their 1std Class Certification and successfully complete the DCS training modules within a scheduled amount of time (upon discussion).
Interpersonal skills and the ability to function effectively in a team environment is a must. Occasional after hour and emergency plant work may be required. The successful candidate must be available to work Shift Work. Ability to climb stairs, ladders and working at heights will be required. Also must be comfortable working in confined spaces.
Emera Inc.
1894 Barrington St
Halifax
Nova Scotia CANADA
www.emera.com
