Assistant Chief Power Engineer

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $48.09 - $48.09 / hour
Job Summary

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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.   We currently a Temp Full Time, Assistant Chief Power Engineer position, which is located at Burnaby Hospital.

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 What We're Looking For: 

• Qualifications: Certificate of competency as a 2nd Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of BC.
• Experience: At least six (6) years' recent related experience including one (1) year in a supervisory position or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits (eligibility based on employment status), including but not limited, to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

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Detailed Overview

Manages the safe daily operation of the Energy Centre and all associated mechanical utilities and emergency electrical services supplying the Royal Columbian Hospital site. Provides technical direction and leadership to staff and others working in connection with the operation, maintenance, service and repair of the Energy Centre and all mechanical building systems. Performs administrative duties associated with the safe operation, budget preparation, formulation of department policies and procedures; reviews safe work procedures and progressive training programs associated with the Energy Centre. Responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing preventative maintenance programs. Performs skilled hands-on engineering duties as required. Facilitates the resolution of work problems by using recognized methodologies and liaising with users, staff and contractors.
Responsibilities

1. Supervises Power Engineers and other designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling staff and coordinating work assignments, providing leadership, providing input to management regarding employee performance, facilitating resolution to workplace conflict, documenting discipline issues and determining related training and orientation requirements; participates in the section of staff;
2. Provides work direction, guidance/technical advice and leadership to Power Engineers and other designated staff; monitors the work of staff to ensure completion and compliance; ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, policies and procedures by instructing and/or demonstrating correct work methods.
3. Schedules and coordinates multi-trade work activities, service outages for emergency repairs, equipment preventative maintenance and modification work. Coordinates and supervises all equipment and process shut downs, lockouts and start ups related to the operation of the Energy Centre and site services.
4. Plans, coordinates and controls a variety of maintenance and construction activities by reviewing work requests with user departments, estimating labour and material costs and availability; schedules project work and activities, planning anticipated upgrades and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
5. Oversees and updates standards/procedures and training manuals by conferring with industry colleagues, identifying new trends/processes, referencing applicable codes and regulations, writing training protocols and drafting standards/procedures for approval to ensure safety practices and safe work procedures are followed.
6. Supervises the work of outside contractors by providing input regarding contract specifications, coordinating and inspecting work to ensure adherence to specifications and other facility requirements; monitors expenditures and makes recommendations regarding budget by recording requisitions and reconciling to monthly statements, evaluating and ordering equipment/supplies; monitors expenditures and makes recommendations regarding the budget for assigned area.
7. Operates thermal generation equipment and distribution system such as steam, hot water heating boilers, expansible fluid, ventilation and air conditioning systems, including starting up and shutting down mechanical equipment and electronic controls systems; altering system operating parameter and schedules; monitors and records meter and gauge readings: maintains appropriate activity logs.
8. Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance program for the Energy Centre including mechanical and electrical systems by planning and utilizing computerized tools, coordinating activities and monitoring schedules to ensure completion pursuant to established codes/standards.
9. Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; completes associated reports and records; evaluates/recommends purchase or related equipment and supplies; requisitions supplies and equipment, as needed; monitors expenditures for assigned area, makes recommendations regarding budgets; evaluates and selects equipment and supplies.
10. Coaches team members by clarifying role requirements, discussing progress and facilitating the establishment of individual and team goals; assesses employee progress and provides employee feedback to the Manager/Chief; gathers information regarding employee performance and forwards information to the Manager/Chief.
11. Monitors and adjusts chemical treatment systems; performs preventative and demand maintenance on items such as steam and hot water boilers and heating, expansible fluids, ventilating and air conditioning systems by lubricating, repairing, replacing or installing equipment and/or parts such as pumps, fans, compressors, heaters, refractories, pneumatic systems, valve, bearings and seals.
12. Tests and maintains auxiliary power generators and repairs/adjusts as required; performs tests on boiler systems such as combustion analysis, water treatment and steam efficiency analysis; maintains, repairs, replaces and extends steam piping systems including components of the physical plant such as expansion joints, valves, steam traps and other related system parts.
13. Answers service and emergency calls for utility and mechanical systems such as fire protection, medical air, vacuum, sterilizers; resets systems, assesses and performs required repairs and/or contacts appropriate person according to established procedures.
14. Performs skilled hands-on engineering duties as required.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Certificate of competency as a 2nd Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of BC. Six (6) years' recent related experience including one (1) year in a supervisory position or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to supervise.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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