WelcomeInformation Session

Power Engineering

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First Intake for the Power Engineering Program was in 1996

To address industry’s need to have qualified Power Engineers

Background

Power Engineering Career

? IPE Mini Doc - Power Engineering - YouTube.url

P.E. Qualifications A power engineer is certified through the

Alberta Boilers Safety Association(ABSA) as a 5th,4th,3rd 2nd,1st (first being the highest.)

To work as a power engineer in the oil sands industry, a person must have at least fourth class power engineering certification & preferably a third class designation.

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Labour Market AlbertaPower Engineers are expected to be in high demand in the next few years. One study reported that between 2006 and 2020, over 5,000 new plant and facility operators will be needed in the oil sands.

Recently, there have been as many as 80 job postings for process operators and power engineers, so there is great opportunity in Wood Buffalo for this occupation.

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Power EngineerJob Titles Requiring Power Engineering Certification

Refinery/upgrader Process Operator SAGD Operator Gas plant operator Oil and gas pipeline operator

Jobs in Fort McMurray are generally related to mineral and hydrocarbon processing in the oil sand industry

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Power EngineerThere are two levels of power engineers in Fort McMurray: field operators and control room operators.

“Primarily when someone is starting out, they’re in the field,” “After a few years they can progress to being a board or control room operator - kind of like the team lead.

They direct the field people to perform tasks beyond the control of the DCS - turning valves, adjusting an instrument to control temperature, pressure, flow, or level.”

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Equipment Operated compressors dehydration units vacuum and atmospheric

distillation columns cokers fractionators pumps compressors steam turbines heat exchangers

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Power EngineerWithin the two year program you will obtain:

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate Two - 6-month paid work practicums with industry Eligible to challenge the 4th Class - ABSA Exams

after completing the 4th Class Theory

(ABSA Certification is contingent on completing six months firing time)

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Power EngineerSchedule

First year 17 weeks in-class theory 6 month paid work term (if eligible)

Second year 17 weeks in-class theory 6 month paid work term (if eligible)

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Program Delivery Full-time day program Monday – Friday 30 hours per week in class Attendance required

Work-Terms Work Terms are Competitive and are NOT GUARANTEED Based on successful completion of course and ABSA exams Great job opportunities for successful students Industry standard work term eligibility criteria is in effect

Power Engineer

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Power EngineerCompanies Providing Work Practicums

Provide PAID work practicum to those who qualify Ensure students receive appropriate “steam time” Agreement regarding hiring Industry Interview Medical, Physical Demand, and Drug and Alcohol

testing prior to work practicum

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Shell

Power Engineer

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Students Acquire:Current real work

experienceExperience working

rotating shiftsAble to compete for

jobs in the oil sands industry

“Earn While You Learn”

Advantages

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What makes a good power engineer ?

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mechanical and electrical aptitude good vision, hearing, and eye-hand co-ordination

excellent communication skills in person and in writing

ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Power engineers should enjoy controlling and operating manual and automated systems, analyzing information and solving problems

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Awards, Scholarships and BursariesAwards & Scholarships

Entrance Awards Excellence Scholarships Athletic Awards

In 2014, Power and Process Students won over $40,000.00 in scholarships .

Apply, Apply, Apply

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Requirements

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Application Submission Keyano College application

Pay application fee

Provide official transcripts

Submit Resume

Complete the DAT (Differential Aptitude Test) with a minimum score of 4500

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed for final selection

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DAT Testing Dates6-Oct-14 Mon, 9 am

27-Oct-14 Mon, 9 am3-Nov-14 Mon, 9 am

12-Nov-14 Wed, 5pm17-Nov-14 Mon, 1pm19-Nov-14 Wed, 9am26-Nov-14 Wed, 5 pm8-Dec-14 Mon, 9 am

15-Dec-14 Mon. 9 am16-Dec-14 Thurs, 1 pm18-Dec-14 Thurs, 9 am

Shortlisted candidates will be given a (BDI) interview,

Behavioral Descriptive Interview Based on Conference Board of Canada Employability Skills.

Five Key Skill Areas1. Organizational2. Interpersonal3. Communication4. Interpersonal5. Motivation

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Selection Process

The Interview

Key Points for a Successful Interview

Know what the job duties of a power engineer are? Research what the company does. What type of equipment and process they use. Why you want to work for the company. Demonstrate good written, verbal communication skills.

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The Interview

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Power EngineerApplication Deadline November 21, 2014

Document Deadline December 5th 2014

DAT Deadline (Out of Town)

December 12th 2014

DAT Deadline (In Town) December 19th , 2014

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ContactsProgram Chair George Radford 791-4904

Program CoordinatorJanet Somerville 792-5746

Career & Cooperative Education Coordinator Maren Bzdell 791-4834

Administrative SecretaryDonna Villa 791-4955

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