Engineer MW5/SE4

Fraser Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Chilliwack invites applications for a Casual Engineer MW5/SE4 at Chilliwack General Hospital. The role focuses on operating and maintaining building automation, HVAC and power systems to ensure reliable hospital operations.

Applicants must hold a BC 4th class Power Engineer certificate with two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training. Join a large team dedicated to patient care and facility safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency as a 4th class Power Engineer recognized by BC.
• Two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains computerized building automated systems and controls to achieve desired results.
• Performs preventative maintenance on building automation components and related parts.
• Responds to service calls and emergency repairs as required.
• Monitors automation data to ensure HVAC and equipment operate correctly.
• Operates boilers, chillers and related systems; adjusts controls as needed.
• Tests and maintains auxiliary power generators and related equipment.
• Reviews log sheets and records readings to identify abnormalities.
• Performs boiler system analyses including combustion and water treatment.
• Assigns tasks to staff and provides training as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Reading blueprints

HVAC operations

Education

BC 4th Class Power Engineer certificate

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.72 - $37.72 / hour

Job Summary

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon 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.

Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Engineer MW5/SE4 at Chilliwack General hospital located in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

We are looking for applicants with;

• Certificate as a 4th class Power Engineer recognized by province of BC
• Two (2) years' recent, related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer or delegate, operates and maintains a variety of computerized building automated systems; operates and maintains the facility HVAC systems, emergency power systems and other utilities; performs operational and maintenance duties associated with buildings, equipment, furnishings and grounds as required.

Responsibilities

1. Operates and maintains a variety of computerized building automated systems; analyzes, revises and modifies existing application of computer programs to achieve the desired results.
2. Performs preventative maintenance on computerized building automated systems by testing, calibrating and replacing parts as required such as transducers, electro-pneumatic valves, relays, switches and stand alone computerized controllers.
3. Responds to service and emergency calls in relation to the computerized building automated systems, performs repairs and adjustments as required.
4. Monitors the information provided by the computerized building automation systems to ensure that the HVAC systems and other equipment are functioning correctly. Responds and remedies abnormalities by operating the computer and/or adjusting instrumentation as required.
5. Operates steam and heating boilers/air conditioning systems by starting up and shutting down boilers and related pumps, fans, air compressors and chillers. Monitors and adjusts temperature control systems, pressure and feed water levels. Records meter and gauge reading to ensure distribution of steam/air heating to designated areas. Following a preventative maintenance program, maintains and services equipment associated with these systems by repairing, calibrating and replacing items such as steam traps, gaskets, seals, bearings and filters. Recommends repairs and purchases as required.
6. Monitors and adjusts chemical treatment system and analyzes chemical formulae.
7. Inspects mechanical rooms and areas to ensure that all equipment is operating safely and efficiently. Records readings, abnormalities and other pertinent information on appropriate log sheets.
8. Tests and maintains auxiliary power generators and repairs/adjusts as required.
9. Performs analysis on boiler systems such as combustion analysis, water treatment analysis and steam efficiency analysis.
10. Answers service and emergency calls, assesses and performs repairs as necessary and calls in appropriate staff for skilled journey person work as required.
11. Follows a preventative maintenance program by inspecting, servicing or overhauling a variety of Hospital equipment and machinery such as wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, sterilizers, floor polishers, suction units and washer/sanitizers by oiling, greasing, repairing and replacing items such as bearings, chains, valves, seals, wheels and belts. Recommends repair and purchase as required.
12. Assigns work tasks to designated staff, when required and provides related training and orientation as necessary.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Certificate of Competency as a 4th class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of B.C. Two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

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

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.