SHIFT ENGINEER

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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: SHIFT ENGINEER - PHSA

JOB TYPE: Temporary (Part-Time)

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: $40.14

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safely running and maintaining high-pressure steam boilers and related equipment in the Steam Plant, following safety laws and regulations.
• Monitors and operates the boiler system and records information, responding to alarms and making needed adjustments.
• Tests and maintains the chemical treatment for the boiler feed water and condensate systems.
• Operates and maintains all emergency generators and related emergency equipment.
• Responds to service and emergency calls, resets systems, and arranges for repairs when needed.
• Supervises staff, assigns work, evaluates performance, and arranges training.
• Communicates with the Protection Services Department and helps during fires or emergencies, maintaining emergency response equipment.
• Monitors and adjusts building systems to ensure they run efficiently and at the correct settings.
• Investigates alarms and makes adjustments to systems when needed.
• Responds to temperature complaints, checks system logs, and adjusts settings as needed.
• Assists during elevator issues and calls for technician help when necessary.
• Responds to issues with the Pneumatic Tube System (Transitube) and makes adjustments when needed.
• Monitors and maintains the chilled water systems, including chillers and cooling towers, to ensure they run efficiently.
• Monitors and maintains the chemical treatment of the chilled water systems.
• Performs regular maintenance on all mechanical equipment, boilers, HVAC systems, and other related systems.

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 or higher as recognized by BC Safety Authority
• 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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