Power Engineer

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled 3rd Class Power Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating and maintaining critical building automated systems, HVAC systems, and emergency power systems. You will be part of a rapidly growing organization that values diversity and fosters a culture of respect and trust. With competitive benefits, including four weeks of vacation and comprehensive employer-paid benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and professional development. If you're ready to make a difference in the health sector, we invite you to apply today!

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

100% employer paid benefits

Defined municipal pension plan

87% maternity top-up

50% subsidy on Translink passes

Qualifications

• Must hold a 3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate recognized in B.C.
• 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain computerized building automated systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and other systems.
• Respond to service and emergency calls for repairs.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint reading

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Education

3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate

4 years related experience

Tools

Building automation systems

HVAC systems

Power generators

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $39.21 - $39.21 / hour.
Job Summary

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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, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

To learn more about our Maintenance & Trades positions, read employee insights, and view current job vacancies, please visit this link to Facilities on our website: Facilities Maintenance and Journeyman Trades.

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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Certificate of competency as a 3rd Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of B.C.

Four 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 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.

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 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. 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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