Chief Engine Operator

1 day ago

Kentville, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID**:169712**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Western** Zone, **Valley Regional Hospital**
**Department**:FMS Plant Operations VRH**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)**
**Status: CUPE** **Support** Position**
**Posting Closing Date**:6-Feb-24**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

**Recruitment Incentives**:
**About the Opportunity**:
The Chief Engine Operator is responsible for maintaining safety standards and procedures in accordance with recognized national and provincial standards as well as the organizations standards. Participates in coordinating the operation, maintenance and repair of the boiler and chiller plants and associated systems by performing duties including but not limited to: maintaining a preventative maintenance program for the plants and their associated systems, making periodic inspections of the plants and their associated systems, assisting the Manager in the operation and maintenance of the plants as per applicable standards; recommending the selection of equipment and supplies and any alteration of physical facilities for the plants; determining appropriate manpower and work scheduling to ensure the efficient running of the plants.

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

- 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate required
- 3 years experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Proficiency in equipment, tools and vehicles related to the work environment
- Travel may be required, access to reliable transportation is required
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

**Hours**:

- Permanent Full Time; 75 Hours Bi-weekly

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$32.51 - $36.54 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.

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