Pe3/ Mechanical Technician

Position Description:
**Position Description**

Are you a self-starter always thinking of better ways to do things? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team focused on providing top-quality services to customers? If yes, please keep reading As a member of Serco’s dynamic team, your expertise and collaborative skills will make a positive impact towards our military defense and safety of our soldiers.

As the Royal Canadian Air Forces’ prime service provider at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Labrador, our team delivers comprehensive air operations, emergency services, logistics and engineering expertise to the Department of National Defence. We work on behalf of DND’s “no fail” mission at Goose Bay: supporting NORAD operations for the projection of air power on the north and northeast coasts of Canada, while supporting military training for the Canadian Armed Forces, Allies and NORAD. 5 Wing Goose Bay provides effective training facilities, adaptable infrastructures, and a unique, austere, and challenging training location.

Currently, Serco Canada has over 1,200 employees across four provinces, including a strong and growing Indigenous workforce.

You will be part of a team that works closely with the military customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality and efficient services to DND. The Serco team has been recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 4 years in a row and received the prestigious Atlantic Canadian Aerospace and Defence Association. Industry Excellence Recognition Award for Gender and Diversity Excellence.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Operate the CHP and remote boilers, control systems, and auxiliary equipment such as Air Compressors, Water Softener Plant and other plant equipment to meet steam demand loads for all facilities connected on the Steam distribution system.
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, meters and other instruments to measure temperature, pressure and fuel flow, to detect leaks or other equipment malfunctions and to ensure efficient, safe operation of all related equipment/systems.
- Conduct heating/steam system work activities required to operate, install, service, repair, or replace steam heating, LTHW, or steam distribution systems.
- Maintain logs as directed and record all conditions concerning the Plant.
- Remotely monitor various buildings control systems using a computer.
- Work with Shift Supervisor in overseeing all activities of other trades personnel who may be working in the Plant.
- Act as Shift Supervisor when required as per the NL Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Compressed Air Regulations and the NL Public Safety Act.
- Perform mechanical tasks, and maintenance on all plant equipment, satellite boilers, and Steam distribution systems.
- Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunctions and make adjustments or repairs as required.
- Preparation of cost estimates for plant and related system repairs.
- Read and interpret specifications, scopes, sketches or drawings to determine the layout of heating systems, and steam distribution requirements.
- Ensure all lifting devices in the CHP are safe to use and monitor the logbook associated with the devices.
- Monitor the storage area and keep a record of materials used.
- Document all information concerning the work performed, labour and materials used to complete assigned work.
- Train apprentices to Power Engineer standard and endorse appropriate documentation.
- Participate in assigned training/certification to perform work of the contract.
- Ensure all assigned deliverables and other reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Visibly demonstrate Serco Values and work practices while completing duties.
- May be required to perform work at remote and isolated sites.
- Other related duties relevant to this position as may be required.

Qualifications:
**Qualifications**:

- Preference will be given to persons in possession of a valid Inter-Provincial Power Engineering Third Class Certificate of competency or Third Class accepted in the Province of Newfoundland.
- Three years’ experience in a high-pressure power plant or two year - diploma course at a reputable college will be considered an asset.
- Possession of a valid NL Class 5 driver’s license is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Reliability security clearance is required. May be required to upgrade to Secret Level II (dependent upon customer’s security requirements).
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test.
- Ability to obtain a drivers abstract

**Hourly Rate: $ 50.40 Hours per week: 40**

**Relocation assistance available.**

Serco has had a significant, stable presence in Canada for several decades - anchored in the defence space by our contract to provide comprehensive air navigation and base management services at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Labrador. If you are interested in supporting and working with our m