Assistant Shift Engineer - Third Class

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare provider as an Assistant Shift Engineer - Third Class, where you'll play a vital role in operating and maintaining a high-capacity power plant at a major hospital. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced equipment and contribute to essential services that support the health of the community. With a commitment to excellence and a culture of teamwork, this organization provides a comprehensive benefits package, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about engineering and making a difference in healthcare, this role is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 and 3 years of related experience in an industrial plant.
• Must possess a Third Class Power Engineer's Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high pressure and temperature power plant equipment.
• Assist in the operation of boilers, pumps, and turbines under supervision.

Skills

Effective Communication

Physical Ability

Interpersonal Skills

Reading Single Line Drawings

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Grade 12

Third Class Power Engineer's Certificate

Tools

High Pressure Boilers

Feed Water Pumps

Turbines

Power Distribution Centres

Diesel Generators

Transformers and Switchgear

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.99/Hr. - CAD $41.99/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as an Assistant Shift Engineer - Third Class with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Assistant Shift Engineer - Third Class to join the Power Plant team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As an Assistant Shift Engineer - Third Class you will:

• Work under the direction of the Shift Engineer - Second Class to operate, repair and maintain a high pressure (600psig+), high temperature (750 F Superheat), primary combined cycle, parallel co-generation thermal Power Plant with currently installed capacity of 2890 boiler horsepower, as required by the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Regulations to produce steam and primary power; including the operations of boilers, feed water pumps, turbines, power distribution centres and related auxiliary equipment which changes as Plant operating and site strategies evolve, and currently includes:

• 600 psig Boilers
• 150 psig Boilers
• 1MW 4160 volt turbo-generators
• 1000 psig feed water pumps
• (225 KW and 500 KW) diesel generators
• 440V, 4160V and 12800V transformers and switchgear
• 1600KW stand-by generators

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 plus three years' recent related experience in a second class industrial plant.
• Third (3rd) Class Power Engineer's Certificate of Competency.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to read and interpret single line drawings.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.