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Chief Power Engineer 3

Langley, BC
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.93 - $42.93 / 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 work force 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

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Plant Services and Construction, is responsible to oversee the operation of the power plant by supervising the Power Engineers and other designated staff and providing input into administrative functions such as budget preparation and formulation of departmental policies and procedures.
Responsibilities


  1. Monitors expenditures for Plant Operations and makes recommendations regarding budget. Within budgetary parameters authorizes and orders minor equipment. Provides input into developing proposals and specifications for the purchase of capital equipment.
  2. Supervises designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments. In consultation with the Manager, Plant Services, evaluates employees performance and determines related training and orientation requirements.
  3. Operates steam and heating boilers/air conditioning systems by starting up and shutting down boilers and related pumps, fans, air compressors, steam expansion joints; monitors and adjusts temperature control system, pressure and feed water levels. Records meter and gauge readings to ensure distribution of designated areas.
  4. Monitors and adjusts chemical treatment systems and analyzes chemical formulas.
  5. Monitors adherence to the Preventative Maintenance Program by ensuring staff carry out preventative maintenance on equipment and fixtures such as pumps, fans, air compressors, steam expansion joints by oiling and greasing equipment and repairing or replacing items such as valves, bearings, seals, fans, and pumps.
  6. Tests and maintains auxiliary power generators and repairs/adjusts as required.
  7. Monitors and adjusts physical plant and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems by operating a variety of mechanical, pneumatic and/or electronic control systems and performing such tasks as altering systems operating parameters and schedules; repairs and calibrates various instrumentation components of the steam and HVAC systems; maintains appropriate activity logs.
  8. Performs analysis on boiler systems such as combustion analysis, water treatment analysis and steam efficiency analysis.
  9. Answers service and emergency calls, assesses and performs repairs required and calls in appropriate staff for skilled journeyman work as required.
  10. Ensures compliance with various codes and regulations by providing direction in relation to plant safety to all staff working within the power plant.
  11. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

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

Five years' recent related experience including one year in a supervisory position 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.
  • Ability to supervise.

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 work force. 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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