Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Fraser Health; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Full Time Instrumentation & Controls Technician for Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC. The role focuses on building automation systems (BAS), HVAC, DDC and VFD management.

Ideal candidates will have a recognized electronic technology program and five years of field experience, with industry certifications as required. The position requires on-site work and adherence to safety and codes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized program in electronic technology.
• Five years of recent field experience or an equivalent mix of education, training and experience.
• Industry and vendor equipment certifications as required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds electronic circuits; installs, tests, adjusts and commissions modifications.
• Tests, calibrates and repairs HVAC computerised hardware and related equipment.
• Maintains and troubleshoots building automation systems for HVAC.
• Provides technical support to staff for electronic systems.
• Liaises with manufacturers and suppliers for parts and guidance.
• Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and documents activity.
• Instructs staff in the operation of HVAC and BAS systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Physical ability

Education

Electronic technology diploma

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.08 - $44.08 / hour

Job Summary

We are looking for a Full Time Instrumentation & Controls Technician to join our team at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C.

As an ideal candidate, you bring experience in building automation systems (BAS), HVAC, DDC, and VFD.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: Graduate of a recognized program in electronic technology.
• Experience: At least five (5) years' recent field experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Industry and vendor equipment certifications as required.

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Detailed Overview

Positions at this level design andbuild electronic circuits, design and implement solutions to issues and problems and perform fault analyses. Develop and maintain complex computer control systems for the building automation system pertaining to: heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Performs skilled work in the installation, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance, service and repair of electronic equipment and systems. Understands, operates and modifies computer software for electronic equipment/systems and building automation systems. All work performed on electronic equipment and systems is done in accordance with, where applicable, bylaws regulations, codes and standards.

Responsibilities

1. Designs and builds electronic circuits by acquiring parts, assembling components and wiring equipment; installs, tests adjusts and commissions the modification; generates appropriate drawings and documentation.
2. Tests, identifies faults, calibrates and repairs computerized hardware, solid state logic boards and related equipment of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.
3. Designs and implements solutions to issues and problems by reviewing work requests and consulting with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets existing or prepares new sketches, diagrams or schematic drawings in order to determine the sequence of operations, the project's scope and required materials and equipment; calculates materials and labour in estimating the cost of projects and makes recommendations as required; maintains systems to ensure optimal performance.
4. Carries out preventative maintenance on all electronic components of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system by cleaning, testing, calibrating and replacing parts as required; maintains appropriate documentation.
5. Liaises with manufacturers and suppliers to determine the availability and cost of systems/parts. Where required, obtains guidance on their installation and use; assess factors such as condition, age and functionality in order to determine repair, modification or replacement; prepares for work project by performing operational and safety risk assessments; arranges work schedules with user departments and assembles supplies, tools and equipment.
6. Modifies existing computer applications by, for example, inputting instructions, making adjustments to data bases and/or programs.
7. Evaluates computerized hardware and related equipment of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system for technical acceptance to ensure conformance with specifications, correcting faults where necessary.
8. Investigates and solve user-complaints, as identified by engineers, in the maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.
9. Instructs staff in the operation of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.
10. Tests, identifies faults, calibrates and repairs pneumatic instrumentation associated with steam boilers.
11. Provides technical support to staff to resolve problems with electronic systems by analyzing, testing and repairing electronic components.
12. Liaises with outside contractors to ensure adherence to contract specifications and facility requirements.
13. Maintains an inventory and recommends purchases of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related reports and records.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduate of a recognized program in electronic technology plus five (5) years recent field experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Industry and vendor equipment certifications as required.

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 position.
• Ability to organize work.
• 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.

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