City : Ottawa

Category : Other

Industry : Professional Services

Employer : BGIS

Who are we?

Airon is an advance heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) and building automation systems (BAS) service and installation company for facilities large and small. Our unique portfolio of projects qualifies us to service a wide range of clients in various market sectors such as institutional, healthcare, commercial and industrial. We enable our clients to reduce energy and operating costs while improving occupant comfort.

Through our shared values, we focus on building a sustainable future, diversity and belonging, and providing continuous learning and development.

A career at Airon offers competitive total compensation that includes:

• Comprehensive Health & Dental Plan
• RRSP Plan
• Paid Vacation Days
• Company Vehicle
• Career Growth and Development

Job description:

• Operation of plant equipment and systems; ensures standard operations;

maintains the daily operations of the plant and its auxiliary equipment on the day shift; observes

instruments, gauges and computerized operating data; starts up, shuts down and adjusts controls on

equipment manually, and by computer; complies with Regulations and Standards; inspects operating

conditions and reports malfunctions; responds to alarms in operating systems; performs patrols and verifies

operating equipment; contribute information regarding procurement of parts and plant supplies.

• Performs scheduled preventive and in-house maintenance as assigned. On occasion, assists with

emergency repair and overhaul of plant equipment; uses hand and power tools; identifies, troubleshoots and

repairs problems in the plant and the distribution system; maintains and repairs equipment; identifies

required repair parts; advises tradespersons on problem solving; escorts tradespersons and contractors

within the plant or systems.

aintain a maintenance log; may be required to observe and record instrument, gauge and meter

readings. Performs calculations related to water, gas and electricity consumption; prepares reports for

supervisor or management on operational issues or deficiencies.

• Observe scheduled running tests on the diesel electric generator; logs test results and the condition of

the unit; conducts standardized water sample tests and adjusts chemical feed rates.

• Investigates reports and takes action on conditions that affect the safety and security of the plant and staff;

prepares incident reports; performs housekeeping duties; provides a team work safety watch, as needed.

• Assists with activities in support of the commissioning of new or overhauled equipment and systems.                 
• Conducting tours of inspection, record observations and ensure that readings on instruments and gauges

comply with regulations, operating procedures and occupational health and safety standards; this process

requires greater effort when project related construction activities impact plant operations.

• Occasionally interpreting information for colleagues, clients and supervisors on operational issues,

deficiencies or changes in normal operations and new equipment; relays verbal instruction, as received from

supervisors or colleagues regarding inspection and repair.

• Troubleshoot to identify mechanical equipment problems. Creativity is required to implement solutions to

mechanical breakdowns. The actions performed may prevent damage to the plant and equipment,

increased operating costs and the interruption of service to clients.

• Perform a variety of mathematical calculations that determine water, gas and electricity consumption and

use patterns.

• Apply established work procedures and prescribed operating methods: Guidance is available in manuals,

standard operating procedures, the property and facilities manager (PFM), manufacturer directions and

mechanical drawings.

• Investigate conditions that may affect the safety and security of the plant and persons in the plant.
• Conduct periodic and scheduled running tests and to operate equipment and distribution systems.
• Perform the assigned maintenance and occasional repair of plant equipment and systems.
• Perform standardized tests of water samples for heating and cooling plant.
• Read instruments, gauges and computerized operating data and adjust settings to meet operational

requirements.

• Track operating data and identify changes and abnormalities.
• Ensure that all in the plant uses the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Provide support of any commissioning of new equipment and system installation.

Requirements:

• valid 4th class TSSA Stationary Engineer Certificate or Greater
• Secret Clearance with PWGSC

Assets: 

• valid working at height Certificate
• valid Fall Protection Certificate
• valid Confined Space Awareness/Entry Certificate
• valid First Aid & CPR Training Certificate
• valid WHMIS certification [includes the new Globally Harmonized System of Classification and
• Labelling for chemicals (GHS)]

Airon is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.