Power Engineers

In Nova Scotia, anyone who wants to be certified to operate boilers, refrigeration compressors, air or other gas compressors, must have a power engineer certificate. This section contains information on approved programs, course descriptions, testing details, study guides and the certification process. This section also contains the Regulations Respecting Power Engineers, and information on adherence.

General Information

• Notice for examination candidates writing the 2nd class part B paper 1 (2B1) power engineering certification examination
• Power Engineer Apprentice Logbook
• Approved Programs
• Certificate of Qualification - Power Engineer, Refrigeration Operator, Compressor Operator
• Schedule of fees - Power Engineers, Registered Plants
• Boiler, Refrigeration and/or Compressor Plant Registration

Safety Notifications

Safety Alert: imminent danger to a safety issue, that if not addressed will likely lead to health and safety consequences.

Safety Bulletin: non-imminent danger practices or procedures, which may have a level of safety risk if not addressed as soon as possible.

Safety Directive: an interpretation or application of the act, regulations or standards of the regulation, which require action. A Directive is legally binding and must be followed by the affected parties.

Safety Notice: informative, non urgent, proactive communication on safety issue.

• Safety Bulletin - Technical Safety Standards Regulations – Adoption of Updated Power Engineering Codes (PDF) | Bulletin de sécurité - Règlement sur les normes de sécurité technique - Adoption des codes mis à jour de technique des centrales électriques (PDF)
• 2022-01-17 – Directive – Practical Experience Requirement – EN
• 2022-01-17 – Directive – Practical Experience Requirement – FR

Exams

All applications are assessed for approval to challenge the exams. Your application needs to be received on or before the deadline (late applications are not accepted).

You need to send your completed application form to Technical Safety. Include your preferred exam dates on your form (you can find the exam dates in the Exam Schedule). The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency provides the exam dates, but you still need to apply through Technical Safety.

• Application for Certificate of Competency / Certificate of Qualification (Examination or Certification) (PDF)
• Application for a Rewrite Examination (PDF)
• Exam Schedule (PDF)

Power Engineers

"Changes to requirements under the Power Engineers Regulations - 2007
• Study Guide/Syllabus
• Reference Syllabus to Unfired Power Boiler Plant Operator (PDF: 46k)

Refrigeration/Compressor Plant Operators

• "Syllabus/General Information (First Class)
• "Syllabus/General Information (Second Class)
• "Reading Guide for Refrigeration Plant Examination Candidates
• "Compressor Plant Operator

Registered Plants

• "Form 1 - Application for Registration of a Plant
• "Form 1A - Application to Operate A Guarded Plant Under Minimum or Periodic Supervision
• "Form 1B - Organizational Chart

Appeals of Orders or Decisions

Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Chief Inspector or the Administrator may appeal, in writing, within 15 days of service of the order or receipt of the notice of the decision by the aggrieved person to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.