4th Class Power Engineer

Modern Niagara; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Niagara, a leading company in building services, is seeking multiple Building Operators / 4th Class Power Engineers in Campbell River and Comox Valley. The successful candidates will handle the maintenance and operation of boilers and HVAC systems, showcasing their expertise in general building maintenance. Additionally, a strong emphasis will be placed on collaborating within a diversely skilled team dedicated to the safety and efficiency of Canada's infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with general building maintenance.
• Familiarity with WHMIS, Provincial Safety statutes, and basic building codes.
• Experience working in a hospital will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair boilers and HVAC systems.
• Maintain the efficient operation of facility equipment and systems.
• Evaluate equipment and systems operations, providing recommendations.

Skills

Subject matter expert on steam, boiler, and hot water units

Excellent communication and client relationship skills

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Education

TSBC 4th Class Power Engineer Certification or equivalent

Minimum 5 years of experience with general building maintenance

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Building Automation System (BAS)

Microsoft Office 2013 applications

Job description

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Campbell River and Comox Valley. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal.

WE BUILD FOR LIFE.

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards.

At Modern Niagara, you will work alongside values-driven, safety-conscious, and high-impact teams in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment. Here, your knowledge, skills, and excellent service will help ensure that the buildings that make up Canada’s infrastructure fulfill the needs they were set out to meet.

Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA‘s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) – Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine’s Gold Winner for Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category and Excellence Winner for Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award as well as Canada’s Best Health + Safety Leader Award.

Modern Niagara is currently seeking multiple Building Operator / 4th Class Power Engineers in Campbell River and Comox Valley. The main duties of the Building Operator will be to operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair boilers, HVAC equipment/systems, electrical equipment/systems, plumbing equipment/systems - with the main emphasis being on steam, boiler and hot water units.

The expected salary range for this position is $35/hr - $38/hr.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Maintain the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems.
• Perform requisite daily communication with Supervisor and Building Personnel on matters relating to the services.
• Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems.
• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment.
• Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide Supervisor with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement.
• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.
• Escort and observe subcontracted jobs to outside concerns for building services that have been outsourced by client.
• Commission elements for new plant
• Train new and existing client staff from pre-construction to construction phase
• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Subject matter expert on steam, boiler, and hot water units
• TSBC 4th Class Power Engineer Certification or equivalent (TSSA)
• Minimum 5 years of experience with general building maintenance – experience working in a hospital will be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with WHMIS, Provincial Safety statutes and basic applicable building codes, regulations
• Comfortable with the use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Building Automation System (BAS) and Microsoft Office 2013 applications.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (Women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at [e-mail].