Power Engineer 4/Maintenance Worker V - (223047)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority is seeking a qualified Power Engineer to operate and maintain their Power Plant and related equipment. The successful candidate will ensure safety and efficiency while performing trades duties across various disciplines. A 4th Class Power Engineer certificate and two years' experience are required. This role involves monitoring systems, operating equipment, and maintaining facility comfort levels, offering a chance to contribute to patient and staff safety in the community.

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of BC.
• Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair site Power Plant and related equipment.
• Monitor building alarms and adjust systems through the Building Automation System.
• Perform trades duties in various areas such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical ability for duties

Blueprint interpretation

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer

Two years of related experience or equivalent

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.

Reports to the Chief Power Engineer or designate. Operates, maintains and repairs site Power Plant and related equipment throughout the Facility or other SI VIHA facilities as assigned by performing duties such as operating boilers, generators, heating, air conditioning, exhaust systems and associated equipment. Through the site Building Automation System (BAS) monitors, building alarms, adjusts systems temperatures, pressures, flows to maintain safe, efficient and comfortable facility. Performs trades duties approaching the journeyman level in one or a variety of trades areas such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Certificate of competency as a 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of BC. Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

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