Maintenance Power Engineer

Island Health; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is seeking a qualified individual to operate and maintain building systems and equipment. The ideal candidate must possess a Certificate of competency as 4th Class Power Engineer and have three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training. Key responsibilities include performing construction tasks and supervising staff. This position prioritizes patient and staff safety while upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program in power engineering.
• Three years recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair building systems and equipment.
• Perform trade duties in construction areas.
• Manage building demolition, renovation, and construction tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Certificate of competency as 4th Class Power Engineer

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, operates, maintains, and repairs building systems and equipment. Performs trade duties approaching the journeyman level in one or a variety of construction trade areas. Works on building demolition, renovation, and construction tasks, and may be used for building system operation, maintenance and grounds maintenance. Carries out related administrative duties and supervises designated staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized program in power engineering. Three (3) years recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certificate of competency as 4th Class Power Engineer.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deals with others effectively.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Organizes work.
• Operates related equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.