Job Description

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About our Client
We are assisting the Provincial Health Services Authority with several important roles throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regions. PHSA has a unique role in BC's health authority system: to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated provincial network of high-quality specialized health-care services. PHSA works in partnership with the province's health authorities and health-care professionals to improve access to evidence-informed practice closer to where people live and to effectively promote health, manage chronic conditions, and reduce the burden of illness. From conducting ground-breaking research to training tomorrow's professionals, to setting province-wide standards, to providing top-notch, compassionate patient care, our leaders, health professionals, and staff consistently seek system-wide improvements with an emphasis on prevention, health promotion, and protection.
POSITION: MAINTENANCE POWER ENGINEER 3RD CLASS - PHSA
JOB TYPE: Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 7 am to 3 pm
START DATE: ASAP
LOCATION: BC Children's and Women's Hospital and Health Centre - 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
PAY RATE: $39.21
Responsibilities

• Communicating with Steam and Mechanical Systems Supervisor to guidance on maintenance and operational tasks
• Maintaining various building systems such as medical air/vacuum, mechanical power generation, steam distribution, steam condensate, air conditioning (HVAC), and hot water heating
• Using shop drawings and blueprints to reduce the operating impacts in patient care areas
• Maintaining a clean workspace while ensuring that all work assignments are carried out in accordance with current regulatory codes, WorkSafe BC legislation, and established Hospital standards
• Operating a variety of mechanical, pneumatic, and/or electronic control systems
• Working on steam and hot water distribution system components including but not limited to piping, insulation, valves, expansion joints, seals, pressure reducing stations, pneumatic and electric motorized control components
• Handling repair work on flow meters, steam traps, strainers, receivers, etc.
• Monitoring, adjusting, and logging of control parameters
• Acting as an Assistant Shift Engineer in the Steam Generation Plant during times of vacation and illness relief as needed
• Give the Steam and Mechanical Supervisor recommendations on any system upgrades or improvements
• Keeping track of all the materials, tools, and equipment on hand

Qualifications

• Graduation in power engineering from a recognized institution is a must
• Relevant experience of 4 years, or a comparable combination of education, training, and experience
• Certificate of competency as a 3rd class power engineer
• Ability to communicate efficiently both in a verbal and written manner
• Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Physical ability to perform the job's requirements is required
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings
• Ability to use relevant machinery

How to Apply
All applicants must have legal permission to work in Canada and require a valid Work Permit and Social Insurance Number.
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