Shift Engineer

Vancouver Airport Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous vacation days

extensive health benefits

retirement savings matching

wellness programs

community engagement

commuting support

continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Vancouver Airport Authority is seeking a permanent, full-time Shift Engineer in the Facilities Maintenance Department to own the boilers, chillers, and ancillary equipment in compliance with Technical Safety BC, WorkSafeBC, and Federal Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations.

The role includes plant supervision, coordinating maintenance with teams, and taking on Plant Chief duties in the absence of the Corporate Plant Chief. Salary ranges from $80,817 to $105,629 per year.

Qualifications

• Needs thorough understanding of regulated maintenance/inspection requirements.
• Good writing skills for logbooks and work orders in Maximo.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of the boiler and chiller plant during shifts.
• Ensure regulatory inspections and code compliance for boilers and chillers.
• Monitor operation, safety mechanisms, and control systems for safe/efficient performance.
• Troubleshoot boilers, chillers, and related equipment in response to trouble calls.
• Ensure work is performed safely per WorkSafeBC requirements; perform PMs/CMs with maintenance teams.
• Coordinate maintenance of pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, tanks, generators, AHUs, VAVs with electricians, mechanics, millwrights, plumbers.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Plant operation experience

Education

High school + post-secondary schooling

Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency

Tools

Maximo

Job description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The purpose of Facilities Maintenance is to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems to support the smooth functioning of airport operations. The department's success lies in its ability to proactively identify and address maintenance needs, prioritize tasks, and provide timely and effective solutions, thereby minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Position Overview

The Vancouver Airport Authority has an opening for a permanent, full-time Shift Engineer in the Facilities Maintenance Department, reporting to the Manager, Transport Infrastructure Maintenance. This role will own the operational responsibility of all the boilers, chillers, and ancillary equipment to Technical Safety BC, WorkSafeBC, and Federal Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations. Ensure all assets including the hydronics, GHX, and fuel oil system are operating safe, efficient, and in a productive manner in addition to conducting and coordinating maintenance on this equipment. The successful candidate will also take on the role of Plant Chief in the absence of the Corporate Plant Chief.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide continuous supervision of the boiler and chiller plant until next scheduled shift engineer is on site and able to relieve.
• Regulatory requirements and inspections of boilers and chillers to ensure equipment is running safely and to code.
• Continuously monitor the operation, safety mechanisms, and control systems both in the field and via the control rooms to ensure the boiler and chiller plant is operating safely and efficiently.
• Respond to trouble calls from the IOC which includes troubleshooting boilers and chillers and associated equipment for operational issues.
• Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner and WorkSafeBC regulations and requirements are diligently followed as well as conduct PMs and CMs on boiler and HVAC associated equipment with YVR maintenance teams and contractor support.
• Direct and aid in the maintenance of pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, tanks, generators, AHUs, fan coils, VAVs in conjunction with electricians, mechanics, millwrights, plumbers, and other technicians.

Key Qualifications Include

• Completion of High school plus one to two years of post-secondary schooling and must possess a Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency.
• Completion of relevant related trade certification: Electrical, Plumbing/Gas, Millwright, Refrigeration, Mechanic, etc.
• At least 2 years’ experience operating and maintaining a plant equal or larger in size.
• Thorough understanding of regulated maintenance/ inspection requirements and procedures as well as understanding of plant processes, how process control programming is set up, when it is executing properly and the ability to identify the issues when it isn’t.
• Good writing skills for recording into the logbooks and work order history in Maximo.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

This position is open to Vancouver Airport Authority employees only. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

Salary Range : $80,817 to $105,629 per annum, based on 40 hours per week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity. At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits

Benefits

• generous vacation days
• extensive health benefits
• retirement savings matching
• wellness programs
• community engagement
• commuting support
• continuous learning opportunities

Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at [e-mail].