EnerFORGE is a subsidiary of Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation located in Regent Park, Toronto. The District Energy System (DES) produces high-efficiency heating and cooling for multiple residential and commercial buildings at the neighborhood scale. The DES consists of a heating, cooling and cogeneration center and a thermal network of pipes connecting groups of buildings. The DES plant has installed boiler capacity of 35 MW and 5 MW heat recovery equipment. The DES plant also includes installed chilling capacity in excess of 4650 tons. Facility consists of 4.2 MW of electrical generation as campus electric. There is future scope of additional capacity of heating and cooling in coming 5 years.
As a member of our team of Operating Engineers, you will be required to work 8 hour to 12 hour shifts and participate in a rotating on-call and after hours stand-by duty schedule.
Note: The operating requirements of our District Energy System does not require TSSA operating license. As such, we are not able to offer steam time or progression to 3rd class operating engineer certification.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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Operates and services building/plant (e.g., boilers, water softeners, chillers, HVAC, automation systems, fire systems, call systems, emergency power) within code requirements
Establishes standard operating procedures for equipment - Applies theoretical and practical knowledge to continuously improve overall efficiency in plant operations
- Performs daily water chemical tests, and adjust chemicals as necessary
- Maintains and repairs boilers (e.g., shut-down, boiler inspection, replace parts)
- Maintains and services hot water systems (e.g., pumps, converters, heat reclamation system, piping)
- Responds to building service calls and emergencies, especially during the after-hours and on weekend and to provide emergency maintenance services
- Maintains a daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities, and write reports on plant operation
- Monitors and responds to plant alarms
- Liaises with outside contractors
- Cleans and lubricates machinery and components
- Maintains ventilation units
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Performs preventative maintenance tasks on all plant/energy center equipment and systems.
Performs corrective action or minor repairs, as required - Participates in renovation, upgrades and expansion projects
- Locks / unlocks doors and performs security checks
- Provides occasional guidance to the primary function of others, including training
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4th class Operating Engineer certification in the province of Ontario
- Demonstrated related industry experience in thermal energy, reciprocating engine and co-generation power plants
- Comprehensive knowledge of chilled water systems including reciprocating, screw type and absorption chillers
- Able to read P&ID and coordinate the ongoing project if required
- Able to multi-task and work under pressure
- Ability to operate and succeed with minimum supervision
- Excellent trouble shooting skills in a timely manner
- Comprehensive technical knowledge and experience directly related to district energy, power generation systems including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and industrial technical disciplines, as well as SCADA and BAS related to plant operation
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Ontario Trade Certificate as an industrial electrician and millwright will be an asset
Must have valid ‘G’ driving license in the province of Ontario and be able to travel to various job sites across the GTA on a daily basis
APPLICATION:
Applications will be accepted by email to careers@opuc.on.ca until March 31, 2021.
Thank you for considering a career with EnerFORGE. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@opuc.on.ca. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
