Fraser Health

Power Engineer

Fraser Health$86K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3rd Class Power Engineer certification recognized in B.C.
  • 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with others.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
  • Physical capability to perform job duties.
  • Proficient in operating related equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain computerized building automation systems; modify programs as needed.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on building automated systems, testing and replacing parts.
  • Respond to service and emergency calls, conducting repairs and adjustments.
  • Monitor HVAC systems and equipment, addressing abnormalities promptly.
  • Operate and service steam and heating boilers, maintaining safety and efficiency.
  • Regulate chemical treatment systems and analyze chemical treatments.
  • Inspect mechanical rooms for safety and operational efficiency.
  • Test and maintain auxiliary power generators, making necessary repairs.
  • Perform combustion, water treatment, and steam efficiency analysis on boiler systems.
  • Overhaul and maintain a variety of hospital equipment and machinery as part of preventative maintenance.
  • Assign tasks to staff and provide training as necessary.

Benefits

  • Four weeks of vacation.
  • Comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefits.
  • Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
  • Maternity top-up benefit (eligibility required).
  • 50% subsidy on Translink passes (eligibility based on employment status).
Full Job Description
Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.59 - $41.59 / hour
Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Relief Full Time opportunity for a Power Engineer at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, BC. Estimated end date July 06, 2027.

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 (eligibility based on employment status), including but not limited, to:
  • Four weeks of vacation
  • Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
  • Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
  • Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
  • 50% subsidy on Translink passes
    *Benefits Eligibility based on employment status

To learn more about our Maintenance & Trades positions, read employee insights, and view current job vacancies, please visit this link to Facilities on our website: Facilities Maintenance and Journeyman Trades

#LI-DNI

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer or delegate, operates and maintains a variety of computerized building automated systems; operates and maintains the facility HVAC systems, emergency power systems and other utilities; performs operational and maintenance duties associated with buildings, equipment, furnishings and grounds as required.
Responsibilities

  1. Operates and maintains a variety of computerized building automated systems; analyzes, revises and modifies existing application of computer programs to achieve the desired results.
  2. Performs preventative maintenance on computerized building automated systems by testing, calibrating and replacing parts as required such as transducers, electro-pneumatic valves, relays, switches and stand alone computerized controllers.
  3. Responds to service and emergency calls in relation to the computerized building automated systems, performs repairs and adjustments as required.
  4. Monitors the information provided by the computerized building automation systems to ensure that the HVAC systems and other equipment are functioning correctly. Responds and remedies abnormalities by operating the computer and/or adjusting instrumentation as required.
  5. Operates steam and heating boilers/air conditioning systems by starting up and shutting down boilers and related pumps, fans, air compressors and chillers. Monitors and adjusts temperature control systems, pressure and feed water levels. Records meter and gauge reading to ensure distribution of steam/air heating to designated areas. Following a preventative maintenance program, maintains and services equipment associated with these systems by repairing, calibrating and replacing items such as steam traps, gaskets, seals, bearings and filters. Recommends repairs and purchases as required.
  6. Monitors and adjusts chemical treatment system and analyzes chemical formulae.
  7. Inspects mechanical rooms and areas to ensure that all equipment is operating safely and efficiently. Records readings, abnormalities and other pertinent information on appropriate log sheets.
  8. Tests and maintains auxiliary power generators and repairs/adjusts as required.
  9. Performs analysis on boiler systems such as combustion analysis, water treatment analysis and steam efficiency analysis.
  10. Answers service and emergency calls, assesses and performs repairs as necessary and calls in appropriate staff for skilled journey person work as required.
  11. Follows a preventative maintenance program by inspecting, servicing or overhauling a variety of Hospital equipment and machinery such as wheelchairs, beds, stretchers, sterilizers, floor polishers, suction units and washer/sanitizers by oiling, greasing, repairing and replacing items such as bearings, chains, valves, seals, wheels and belts. Recommends repair and purchase as required.
  12. Assigns work tasks to designated staff, when required and provides related training and orientation as necessary.
  13. Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Education and Experience

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

Four years' recent related experience 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.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is a publicly-funded healthcare system that provides services to over 1.8 million people in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing health authorities in Canada, with over 38,000 employees and 12 hospitals. Fraser Health provides a wide range of services, including acute care, mental health and substance use, public health, and home and community care. The organization is committed to improving the health of the population it serves through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on patient-centered care.
Learn more about Fraser Health
Size
38,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Fraser Health

More Hospitals & Medical Centers Jobs

Find similar Power Engineer jobs: