3rd Class Power Engineer

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Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position's primary focus will be to operate and maintain systems and equipment including compressed air, high & low pressure gases, licensed water and waste water facility, chemical control system, natural gas system, heating and cooling systems.

• Install, operate, inspect, repair and maintain pumps, compressors, piping, plumbing, valves, furnace auxiliary equipment, heating & cooling units
• Check and maintain plant fire suppression systems, hydrants, PIV and piping, water tower, process water lagoons
• Test, document, treat, maintain, repair and control potable, process and waste water systems
• Operate, inspect and maintain deep well pumping stations, recircuation units, chlorinators, and water softeners
• Test, inspect, maintain and repair high temperature gas burners
• Report deficiencies and potential deficiencies to upper management as per provincial and federal regulations
• Record water, chemical & fuel consumption
• Remove, clean and inspect air filters on HVAC systems when required
• Record and repair defects in tools and equipment
• Perform mandatory shift rounds and site inspections
• Create and receive work orders and inspections for maintenance work required
• Reserve and order parts for maintenance work
• Interpret blueprints, make sketches and calculations as required
• Troubleshoot using testing equipment and own judgment based on knowledge of equipment
• Coordinate work with other trades
• Work in shop or field as required
• Keep immediate working area clean and observe all safety rules

• Will possess a Manitoba Power (Operating) Engineer Certificate - 3rd Class
• Experience in manufacturing industry
• Ability to work a rotating schedule (continental style schedule); 12 hour shifts with an hourly pay rate of $43.19 / hr.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, use a wide variety of tools and possess an eagerness to learn
• Possesses strong communication skills, strong math ability and a good work ethic

• Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and life/accidental insurance
• RRSP with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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