2nd Class Shift Engineer

• Oversee the plant HRSG, pressure equipment, piping, and related equipment as per Saskatchewan Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act and Regulations.

• Supervise shift operations by providing direction to assistant shift engineer(s) and issue work permits to maintenance staff and contractors.

• Maintain shift operating logs and records as required by the regulation.

• Operate BOP using an Ovation DCS, and plant turbines, both the General Electric 7FA.04 gas turbine and the Alstom steam turbine, through the use of the GE Mark VI e DCS.

• Perform Assistant Shift Engineer duties on a rotational basis with crew members, including equipment rounds, water testing, LOTO activities, operation of the site water treatment plant, and other assigned responsibilities.

• Implement plant and company policies including the coordination of emergency response.

• Monitor and remotely start & stop Northland Power’s Spy Hill Generating Station LM6000 gas turbine units (2) via an Ovation DCS and the GE HMI’s.

• Communicate with the Grid Control Centre and implement requests within stringent timelines.

• Coordinate preventative maintenance tasks, inspections and troubleshooting.

• Work various shifts and occasional overtime, if required, and assist with the annual plant outage maintenance and coordination.

• Recommend plant betterment items to improve overall plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.

• Oversee the safe handling and transfer of bulk chemicals, as necessary.

• Ensure chemical analysis and chemical control for steam, boiler water, cooling and condensate systems, potable and final wastewater.

• Implement and maintain the Lock-Out Tag-Out procedure; coordinate the safe release of plant equipment for maintenance activities.

• Handle inert and explosive gas (H2, N2, O2, acetylene, CO2).

• Maintain plant and site security.

• Provide training to personnel with respect to operation of plant equipment and encourage furthering of power engineering certification.

• Utilize site CMMS system as it applies to your role.

• Develop an awareness of major vendor documentation systems and operate equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.

• Perform or assist others in performing maintenance operations on site as required.

• Assist the site team with engineering studies and upgrades required to optimize plant efficiency in your areas of expertise.

• Help identify areas to apply new technologies that will enhance plant operation by conserving fuel and reducing maintenance down time.

• Assist or seek assistance from other groups within NPI by developing a network of support.

• Develop and implement plant performance monitoring systems to identify areas for improvement in reliability, plant efficiency and long-term costs utilizing electronic technologies.

• Collaborate with all personnel to encourage innovations wherever possible.

• Assist with the development and implementation of environmental and health and safety policies and participate in teams managing these important areas.

• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are:

• A Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and can articulate yourself in a clear and concise manner.

• Proactive problem solver: You have the ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur while effectively working with team members and management to resolve complex problems.

• Collaborative: You build relationships easily and enjoy working as a team player to get things done.

• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You recognize the simultaneous need for rigorous adherence to processes and the flexibility to adapt to inevitable changes along the way.

• An influencing leader: You feel comfortable working with teams and influencing and motivating others to adapt to change, ensure business goals are met, and help colleagues meet their goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Holder of a valid 2nd class power engineer’s license in the province of Saskatchewan. Consideration may be given to a 3rd Class Power Engineer with 3 papers completed towards their 2nd Class certificate. 

• Powerplant or large industrial plant experience; combined cycle powerplant experience is an asset.