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Closing Date: May 27 2025 at 4:00 PM
CAPITAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS
Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswicks mission vision and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe sustainable accessible and welcoming environment for students faculty staff and community.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fulltime Continuing Fredericton OnCampus
Standard Work Hours: Shift Work Variable Days 40 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- Tasks may require exposure to various conditions including an industrial environment inclement weather working at heights confined spaces and hot ambient conditions. These tasks may also be performed under emergency conditions.
Salary Range: $31.31 per hour
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Shift Operator 2 and the CHP Superintendent the Shift Operator 1 works in the Central Heating Plant. UNB operates a highpressure steam Heating Plant consisting of (5) Boilers which burn Biomass Bunker C and Natural Gas to produce highpressure steam on an uninterruptable basis for heating and process equipment through an approximate 5 km distribution and return system to UNB STU RPC DECRH. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the highpressure steam heating plant at UNB.
- Assist in the operation of a highpressure steam heating plant following duties as defined by NBRegulation 84175 under the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act.
- Order and receive wood take wood samples and direct wood to the appropriate silo. Wood is received 24 hours a day as required.
- Maintain clear and safe passage to receiving hopper. Ensure hopper doors are clear of snow and/or ice and open at the time of delivery.
- Adapt to new operating techniques new technology and modern automated equipment as new initiatives are implemented within the steam and condensate systems.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance as required on Boiler equipment and steam/condensate equipment within the tunnel system.
- Perform Shift Maintenance 1 duties as required.
- Assist in cleaning the boiler room silo area equipment and surrounding property.
- Ensure all visitors contractors and students within the Central Heating Plant follow UNBs safety regulations.
- Maintain containment systems for fuel oil storage. Ensure manual draining of the containment system to control groundwater and runoff water.
- Isolate equipment to allow personnel to perform maintenance.
- Adjust plant equipment and controls to compensate for varying load conditions fuel switching shutdowns and emergency conditions such as power failures.
- Monitor and record fuel levels on the oil water separator system and standby generator weekly. Report any abnormal findings.
- Perform related duties as required.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Possess a valid third (3rd) class Power Engineer License as defined by NBRegulation 84175 under the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act.
- Must have knowledge of lockout and tagout permits and equipment as required by Work Safe NB
Additional Strengths
- Experience in the operation of a HighPressure Heating Plant would be an asset.
- Knowledge and ability to use the equipment and procedures employed in the operation and maintenance of a secondclass highpressure steam heating plant.
- Must be capable of coping with emergencies involving boilers and associated equipment.
- Computer skills are considered an asset.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full and parttime staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES AND ALLIED SERVICES AND AUDIOVISUAL GROUP (GLTA)
This position is part of the UNIFOR Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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