Heating plan operator

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Duties

Operates, monitors, inspects, maintains and repairs high and low pressure boilers, pressure vessels, feed water systems, chemical feed systems, storage vessels, heat distribution and related equipment and other systems such as cooling, electric power generation and the pumping and storage of fuel.

Initiates emergency procedures to restore heating and/or other services in the event of power failures and /or interruption of fuel supply.

Responds to trouble calls inside and outside the plant and takes action to resolve the issue.

Monitors heating and other systems at remote sites.

Maintains operating logs and compiles data on plant operations, production and labour, fuel and material costs.

Investigates, inspects, tests and reports on any conditions that could affect the security and safety of the plant and personnel.

Work environment

Work location is at the CFB Garrison Longue-Pointe.

Did you know that the Department of National Defense (DND) is one of the largest employers in the federal government? More than 25,000 (non-military) civilians work at DND. We promote a healthy work environment in which you can evolve and promote your professional and technical skills.

Would you like to work in a variety of situations using your professional skills to operate and maintain a natural gas thermal power plant? In this case, we encourage you to apply for this staffing process and to put your experience at the service of the dynamic team of the Real Property Operations Unit (RPOU) of Quebec to become one of our full time fixed machinery mechanics.

The role of the RPOU within DND is to provide building and infrastructure maintenance and repair services as well as to handle the day-to-day operations of the Department's real property portfolio, which includes a wide variety of buildings such as office buildings, airports, secure communications hubs, ammunition depots, thermal power plants, road infrastructure, control towers, hangars, schools, etc. The role of the thermal power plant operators in this organization is to operate a Class 2 or 1 thermal power plant to provide steam heating and cooling services to the garrison buildings.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position (permanent) and one determinate position (temporary) in Montreal at the CFB Garrison Longue-Pointe, Quebec. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and used to staff similar positions with various tenures and security profiles.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

High School Diploma from a learning institution recognized by the ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (or equivalent at the provincial/territorial level)

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in Stationary Engine Mechanics with a valid certificate third class power energy or qualification judged equivalent by the employer.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the functioning, maintenance and control of high-pressure and/or low-pressure steam installation.

Knowledge of thermal installations supplying high and low pressure steam and of steam distribution networks.
Knowledge of the laws, regulations and applicable codes in the functioning and maintenance of heating apparatus.
Knowledge of the analysis and control process of water boilers.
Knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations.

Ability to follow safety practices and procedures
Ability to operate, adjust and fix high and low pressure steam equipment
Ability to solve problems related to a heating plant operation
Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Initiative and action oriented
Thinking things through
Demonstrate integrity and respect
Working effectively with others

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

French essential

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Possess a valid certificate first or second class power energy

Degree equivalency

Experience in the functioning, maintenance and control of high-pressure and/or low-pressure steam installation
Experience or training in one or more of the following areas: welding, electrical, instrumentation & control, plumbing, piping or mechanical maintenance

Department of National Defence is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce.
This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations)
would be considered.

When required, consent to work overtime
Be available and willing to work on rotating shifts of 12 hours, on a 24/7 basis

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Have to be eligible to apply for a Security authorization: Enhanced reliability check.

Hold and maintain a Class 5 driver license from the province of Quebec (or equivalent at the provincial/territorial level) and provide a copy of their drivers file from the SAAQ (or equivalent at the provincial/territorial level) in order to be able to obtain and maintain a DND404 driver’s license.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.