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As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.\nWhile our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.\nAs 2nd Class Shift Engineer, you will oversee the operation and maintenance of our nominal, 260-megawatt, North Battleford Combined Cyle facility that is operated as a baseload generating station. You will report directly to the Chief Engineer.This role is on-site at Northland’s North Battleford Energy Centre, located approximately 15km southeast from the city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan. This role requires relocation to the Battlefords area.\nKey Responsibilities:\nOversee the plant HRSG, pressure equipment, piping, and related equipment as per Saskatchewan Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act and Regulations.\n\nSupervise shift operations by providing direction to assistant shift engineer(s) and issue work permits to maintenance staff and contractors.\n\nMaintain shift operating logs and records as required by the regulation.\n\nOperate 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.\n\nPerform 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.\n\nImplement plant and company policies including the coordination of emergency response.\n\nMonitor 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.\n\nCommunicate with the Grid Control Centre and implement requests within stringent timelines.\n\nCoordinate preventative maintenance tasks, inspections and troubleshooting.\n\nWork various shifts and occasional overtime, if required, and assist with the annual plant outage maintenance and coordination.\n\nRecommend plant betterment items to improve overall plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.\n\nOversee the safe handling and transfer of bulk chemicals, as necessary.\n\nEnsure chemical analysis and chemical control for steam, boiler water, cooling and condensate systems, potable and final wastewater.\n\nImplement and maintain the Lock-Out Tag-Out procedure; coordinate the safe release of plant equipment for maintenance activities.\n\nHandle inert and explosive gas (H2, N2, O2, acetylene, CO2).\n\nMaintain plant and site security.\n\nProvide training to personnel with respect to operation of plant equipment and encourage furthering of power engineering certification.\n\nUtilize site CMMS system as it applies to your role.\n\nDevelop an awareness of major vendor documentation systems and operate equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.\n\nPerform or assist others in performing maintenance operations on site as required.\n\nAssist the site team with engineering studies and upgrades required to optimize plant efficiency in your areas of expertise.\n\nHelp identify areas to apply new technologies that will enhance plant operation by conserving fuel and reducing maintenance down time.\n\nAssist or seek assistance from other groups within NPI by developing a network of support.\n\nDevelop and implement plant performance monitoring systems to identify areas for improvement in reliability, plant efficiency and long-term costs utilizing electronic technologies.\n\nCollaborate with all personnel to encourage innovations wherever possible.\n\nAssist with the development and implementation of environmental and health and safety policies and participate in teams managing these important areas.\n\nComplete other duties as assigned by management.\n\nWho You Are:\nA Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and can articulate yourself in a clear and concise manner.\n\nProactive 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.\n\nCollaborative: You build relationships easily and enjoy working as a team player to get things done.\n\nFlexible: 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.\n\nAn 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.\n\nQualifications and Experience\nHolder 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.\n\nPowerplant or large industrial plant experience; combined cycle powerplant experience is an asset.\n\nWhat’s In It for You:\nOur employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here'sa glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'lltruly thrive:\nThoughtful benefits - A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’llbe able to access.\n\nWellbeing first - Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.\n\nFloating days and Birthdays off - As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.\n\nWe hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.\n#LI-ONSITE\nThis document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.\nNorthland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.\nWe use AI-enabled tools to help identify applications that meet job-related criteria. 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