Maintenance Engineer

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Provide mechanical engineer support for new installations, rehabilitation, up-grades and maintenance of energy stream assets.
• Participate in scope development and prepare condition assessments, technical specifications, recommendations, estimates, and commissioning procedures for the energy stream assets.
• Perform site inspections and investigations to gather project information.
• Participate or lead commissioning and final performance testing for new, repaired, or refurbished systems/equipment.
• Lead various working groups through specific work assignments such as installation of new equipment or refurbishments, equipment assessments, testing and commissioning.
• Lead the creation of Maintenance Procedures and Maintenance change requests in collaboration with the applicable Operations & Maintenance Staff and Asset Management.
• Prepare engineering drawings for mechanical systems in compliance with design criteria, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze operating equipment performance and failures, then implement/recommend the most economical modifications to provide efficient and safe operation to improve reliability, availability and performance.
• Analyze equipment operating data and evaluate overall effectiveness of maintenance programs and functional design.  
• Analyze Force Outage Reports and complete root cause analysis and reporting.

• Graduate of a Bachelor of Science in a Mechanical Engineering program from a university of recognized standing plus a minimum of six years' experience, which includes a minimum of three years of directly related experience in the field of generation, transmission, distribution, or the conversion of electricity.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time). 
• In depth knowledge of safety, mechanical engineering standards, regulatory requirements, codes and practices, including general knowledge of Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba (ITSM).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the operation of hydraulic generating stations.
• General knowledge of non-destructive examination, metallurgy, heat treating, materials selection, common welding processes and techniques (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW) and their technical parameters.
• Proven ability in planning, organizing, and directing engineering work involving internal and/or external technical personnel.
• Experience in Equipment Commissioning, Specification Writing and Equipment Overhauls will be considered an asset.
• Willing to travel and remain at work sites for extended periods of time throughout Manitoba as required.
• Physically able to perform duties that require mobility while working at elevations and confined spaces.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's licence.
• Working knowledge and operational understanding of Thermal Generating Stations will be considered an asset.