Chief Operating Engineer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions.

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Duties

- Take all measures necessary to manage, operate and maintain a plant in a safe condition and shall notify the owner or user of the measures taken
- Maintain discipline among the persons employed in the plant who are under his or her control or supervision
- Direct, supervise and train shift engineers, shift operators and operating assistants, as the case may be, in their work duties and responsibilities for the safe operation and maintenance of the plant
- Alone authorize, approve and be responsible for all maintenance, repairs or work performed within the plant or in connection with associated equipment
- Ensure that an accurate record of matters that may affect the safe management, operation and maintenance of the plant is made and maintained at all times

Work environment

As a DND employee, you will have access to:
○ Support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees (including: flexible work schedules)
○ Work in a team environment
○ A career’s worth of opportunities all in one place (including: advancement and training opportunities)
○ Meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada
○ Comprehensive benefits (dental, medical, etc)
○ Pension
○ Job security

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) permanent position in PETAWAWA, Ontario.

This staffing process may also be used to staff future vacancies, with varying tenures in various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Experience:
EX1 A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with the maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers and related equipment in a Central Heating (steam plant) environment
EX2 Experience with a Co-Generation plant
EX3 Experience with the control for steam, water and condensate systems
EX4 Experience with safety practices and procedures related to working within a heating plant
EX5 Experience supervising

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Occupational Certification:
OC1- Possession of a valid First Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario

Note: Candidates who do not currently possess a valid First Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario will be required to obtain this certificate prior to appointment. For information on obtaining this certificate, please visit the Technical Standards and Safety Authority website: ttps://www.tssa.org/en/index.aspx

Abilities:
A1 Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2 Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:
PS1 Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2 Dependability
PS3 Initiative
PS4 Judgement
PS5 Leadership

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

Occupational Certification:
AQ1 - Possession of certification in First Aid
AQ2 - Possession of certification in CPR
AQ3 - Possession of certification in WHMIS
AQ4 - Possession of certification in Aerial Lift Equipment

Experience:
AQ5 - Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid unrestricted class “G” driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial/territorial equivalent
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s license
• A current and acceptable driver’s abstract
• Must be willing to work Shift Work (12 hours)
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Must be willing to work in confined spaces, climb stairs; work from ladders, scaffolding and elevated platforms.
• Must maintain valid First Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario

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

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.