Operate chilled water systems in person at the University of Alberta’s North Campus, using technical expertise and Distributed Control Systems.

The Utilities Department seeks a Cooling Plant Operator for Chilled Water Operations. Reporting to the Chilled Water Systems Supervisor, you will support reliable cooling across three interconnected facilities. Your work serves North Campus, the medical precinct, the University of Alberta Hospital, and the Cross Cancer Institute.

Key Responsibilities:

- Operate centrifugal chillers, pumps, cooling towers, piping, and filtration systems
- Monitor approximately 2,000 data points through the DCS
- Perform inspections, isolations, refrigerant monitoring, and confined space entries
- Test and treat chilled and condenser water systems daily




- Respond to emergencies and support maintenance activities

Requirements:

- Valid Third Class Power Engineer certificate
- Thorough knowledge of chilled water production equipment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Safety equipment, first aid, CPR, fire extinguisher, WHMIS, and SDS training preferred
- Availability for independent 12-hour shifts, nights, and weekends

Apply your power engineering knowledge, DCS experience, and safety practices to maintain critical chilled water operations at North Campus.

📌 Chilled Water Plant Operator (Edmonton)
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