Assistant Chief Power Engineer

Fraser Health Authority; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 54,655 - 77,842; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in pension plan

Maternity top-up

50% subsidy on Translink passes

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority is looking for an Assistant Chief Power Engineer for Burnaby Hospital. This temporary full-time position requires managing the daily operation of the Energy Centre, supervising Power Engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Applicants must hold a 2nd Class Power Engineer certification and have at least six years of related experience with supervisory skills. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including vacation and pension plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of recent related experience including one year in a supervisory position.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Power Engineers and designated staff with various responsibilities.
• Provide technical direction and leadership while ensuring compliance with codes.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of maintenance and construction activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Blueprint interpretation

Physical capability

Supervisory ability

Education

Certificate of competency as a 2nd Class Power Engineer

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

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, value diversity, and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. This is a Temp Full Time, Assistant Chief Power Engineer position located at Burnaby Hospital.

What We’re Looking For

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

Benefits

• 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.

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

• Supervise Power Engineers and other designated staff, including scheduling, coordination of work assignments, leadership, performance input, conflict resolution, discipline documentation, and training/training needs.
• Provide work direction, guidance/technical advice and leadership to Power Engineers; monitor work to ensure completion and compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate multi‑trade work activities, service outages for emergency repairs, equipment preventative maintenance and modification work.
• Plan, coordinate and control a variety of maintenance and construction activities, including reviewing work requests, estimating labour and material costs, scheduling project work, and planning anticipated upgrades.
• Oversee and update standards, procedures and training manuals; write training protocols and drafts for approval to ensure safety practices and safe work procedures are followed.
• Supervise the work of outside contractors, coordinate and inspect work to ensure adherence to specifications and facility requirements; monitor expenditures and make budget recommendations.
• Operate thermal generation equipment and distribution systems such as steam boilers, hot water heating boilers, expansion fluid, ventilation and air‑conditioning systems; start up and shut down equipment, alter operating parameters, monitor and record meter and gauge readings.
• Establish and monitor preventative maintenance programmes for mechanical and electrical systems using computerized tools, ensuring completion pursuant to established codes/standards.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, equipment and tools; complete reports, evaluate/recommend purchases, requisition supplies and equipment, and monitor expenditures for assigned area.
• Coach team members, clarify role requirements, discuss progress, facilitate goal setting, and provide feedback and performance information to the Manager/Chief.
• Monitor and adjust chemical treatment systems; perform preventative and demand maintenance on boilers, heating, expansion fluids, air‑conditioning systems, and related equipment.
• Test and maintain auxiliary power generators; perform tests on boiler systems such as combustion analysis, water treatment and steam efficiency analysis; maintain, repair, replace and extend steam piping systems.
• Answer service and emergency calls for utility and mechanical systems, reset systems, assess and perform required repairs, and contact appropriate persons according to established procedures.
• Perform skilled hands‑on engineering duties as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency as a 2nd Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of BC.
• Six years of recent related experience including one 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.