Shift Engineer

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Basic responsibility of taking complete care and maintenance of all the mechanical equipment in the hotel including High and Low Pressure Boilers. Must be willing to follow schedule for regular preventive maintenance of all guest rooms and equipment related to engineering.

What you will be doing:

• Take temperatures of all supply air units, concourse tenant spaces, meeting Rooms, Restaurants, public areas and guest rooms. Identify problems andRectify.
• Take pressure readings from all operational pumps. Identify any trouble and rectify.
• Take temperature readings from all converters, make any necessary adjustments.
• Walk-through 4-A mechanical, check status of Process boilers, air-compressors, verify that all fan units, pumps, converters and expansion tanks are operating correctly.  Take readings from units not automated. Check operation of water softeners.  Identify and repair deficiencies found.
• Walk-through banquet kitchen, check for deficiencies such as lights, water leaks etc.  Repair/report
• Walk-through laundry to assure make-up air unit is running and temperature is controlled.  Drain air-lines of moisture build-up.  Take readings from Laundry hot water system.  Visually inspect sprinkler manifold. Identify and repair deficiencies.
• Take temperature readings of all Walk-in freezers and refrigerators.
• Walk through Velvet Glove kitchen and Wellington service area.  Visually inspect area for any deficiencies.  Repair/report.
• Check condition of fire panel, remove printout (if any)
• Walk through Concourse mechanical, verify that all fan units, pumps converters etc. are operating correctly.  Take readings from units not automated.  Take meter readings for water and gas consumptions. 
• Walk through concourse mall, physically noting temperature.  Walk through the Lombard room checking for stained ceiling tiles and lights.  Main Kitchen walk through for deficiencies.  Repair/report.
• Check electrical vault.  Take electrical meter readings.
• Walk through pool and fitness area.  Note any deficiencies.
• Walk through 21st mechanical area.  Verify that all fan units, pumps, converters, air compressors etc. are operating correctly.  Take readings from units not automated.  Take meter readings for boiler make-up, cooling tower make-up and cooling tower blowdown.
• Other duties as assigned.

High Pressure boilers

• 06:00 Start up, ensure proper operation of feed pumps, feed tank and controls.
• 11:00 inspect and log proper operation of controls, blow down.
• 15:00 inspect and log proper operation of controls, blow down.
• 19:00 – 23:00, shut-down and log.

Chiller operation

• 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, and 20:00 – log readings and general operation.
• Daily, clean and inspect cooling tower.
• Daily, change cooling water filter.
• Weekly, clean condenser pump strainer.

Pool testing/inspections – 07:00, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00

• Test swimming pool and whirlpool for correct chemical balance.
• Add chemicals, adjust auto feeds as needed.
• Inspect all safety equipment.
• Inspect sauna for proper operation/safety

Boiler and Chiller Water treatment – daily

• Test boiler water for Sulphite, phosphates, conductivity, P. Alkalinity, M. Alkalinity, OH. Alkalinity.  Blow down and regulate continuous blowdown.
• Test Softeners for hardness.
• Test Condensate for P and M Alkalinity, Hardness and conductivity.
• Test Feed water for P and M Alkalinity, Hardness and conductivity.
• Test Condenser for conductivity, M Alkalinity and Moly.
• Test Booster heat, Radiation heat, Fan coil heat and Chilled loop for Moly.
• Analyze results and adjust treatments accordingly, log all readings and actions.
• Switch lead and lag boilers.

Guarded Status – daily

• Test low water fuel cut-off on heating boilers.
• Test flame failure cut-off on heating boilers.
• Test low air pressure cut-off on heating boilers.
• Test low gas pressure cut-off on heating boilers.
• Test high pressure cut-off on heating boilers.
• Weekly, test safety relieve valves and gage glass/tri-cocks.

Boiler Maintenance – spring x 4

• Open up and clean fire and water sides.
• Repair refractory, gaskets etc.
• Ready for inspection.
• Repair deficiencies
• Close up and prepare for operation

Chiller/Cooling equipment – spring/fall

• Fill/Drain cooling tower, clean each time
• Isolate and drain all cooling coils in building.  Flush with Glycol.
• Flush to drain, then fill all cooling coils in building.
• Isolate/drain irrigation system. 
• Isolate chilled and condenser pumps.

Guest Rooms

• Attend to all guest issues in 340 guest rooms in the hotel. Adhere to Preventive Maintenance Program in guest rooms and support the Chief Engineers and Engineering Supervisor to ensure that PM in guestrooms are completed twice a year.
• Support Rooms Maintenance personnel in project works in guest rooms.

• Must be a holder of a Provincial 5th class power engineering ticket from the Department of Labour.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a 4th class power plant which includes a high pressure boiler.
• Working knowledge of a Centrifugal chiller is an asset.
• Must be willing to learn.

What’s in it for you:

• Full time employees will be eligible to join the benefit plan which includes extended medical (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability)
• Full time employees will also be eligible to participate in Fairmont Pension Plan, which includes matched employee contributions
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba -- at the historic corner of Portage and Main -- Fairmont Winnipeg luxury hotel extends the naturally warm reception of the Prairies. Just step outside our Winnipeg hotel and the city is at your feet.

Visa Requirements:  To be eligible for employment with Fairmont Winnipeg, you must be in possession of a working visa for Canada. We do not provide offer letters to applicants seeking to get their work visas.  Applicants must have their work visas in place prior to applying.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We are happy to provide you accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact the Talent & Culture Department and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
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