Building/Facility Maintenance

Building/Facility Maintenance

Job duties

The Power engineer will maintain boilers, generators, pumps, HVAC and auxiliary equipment that provide heat, light, refrigeration and other utility services for the Lower Nicola Indian Band School, Administration Offices, Public Works buildings, Arena, Health Centre, and other work sites. The candiate will also supervise an apprentice in this unit group.

Duties Include

• Operate automated or computerized control systems, boilers, pumps, compressors, and other equipment to generate electrical power and to provide light, heat, ventilation and refrigeration for buildings, and other work sites.
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment, control switching operations, regulate water levels and communicate with systems operators.
• Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, 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 equipment is operating at maximum efficiency
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunctions
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective action and minor repairs to prevent equipment or system failure
• Respond to emergency situations as required
• Clean and lubricate generators, turbines, pumps and compressors and perform other routine equipment maintenance duties using appropriate lubricants and hand, power and precision tools
• Maintain a daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities, and write reports on plant operation and non-compliance
• May assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures.
• Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel, assist maintenance and technical personnel to locate and isolate system problems, and assist during routine system testing
• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports.

Please contact HR@LNIB.net or call 236-575-2129 to learn more about this great opportunity