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Power Engineer

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Position Information

Position Title Power Engineer
Who We Are
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Position Summary
BCIT’s Facilities and Campus Development is seeking a regular, full time (1.0 FTE) Power Engineer. This position carries out planned and emergency maintenance, repair and installation of operating equipment, and the safe operation of the Heating Plant and the Pressure Vessels Equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responding to trouble calls and taking corrective action; this includes troubleshooting problems on a wide variety of systems. The problems are sometimes difficult to identify, solutions are not standard, and many are emergency calls. Priorities are established by assessing the impact on property and public safety.
  • Establishing priorities and requirements for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan, including items that need to be inspected and maintained for regulatory reasons.
  • Conducting preventative maintenance on multiple systems which are interconnected, as per the PM Plan; duties include printing off daily schedule, inspecting, identifying deficiencies and taking corrective action.
  • Estimating labour and materials for renovations, upgrades and projects, including reviewing project drawings, sketches, and specifications and making recommendations for improvements.
  • Communicating with individuals from a variety of departments within BCIT, and external contractors brought in to work on systems, including working with difficult or upset clients, describing problems and explaining the interrelation of complex systems.
  • Continually learning about advances in system and equipment design, advancing technology through communicating with local suppliers, on-the-job training, adapting older systems to work with new components and parts.
  • Staying current on new technology and regulatory requirements including changes to standards and codes related to the profession.
  • Upgrading existing systems to more modern and efficient options.
  • Preparing drawing, sketches, layout diagrams, and estimates for internal projects and work required.
  • Adhering to and promoting safety standards required by regulatory bodies consistent with the assigned work.
  • Maintains an inventory of relevant supplies.
  • Making recommendations and suggestions for improvement to Program Coordinators on various building projects on campus
  • Operating startup, maintenance, general operation and shutdown of steam, gas, and oil-fired boilers as per the Power Engineers and Boiler and Pressure Vessels Safety Act
  • Monitors and tests boiler and hot water systems and conducts maintenance on boilers, including yearly rebuilding, pressure tests, inspection of all components and gauges, leak detection, etc
  • Reading thermometer gauges and computer controls and maintains appropriate records, charts, logs and manuals as required by the Power Engineers and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act.
  • Providing input to projects as required which includes making recommendations to existing systems.
  • Maintains logs and service records for each boiler as per regulatory requirements to projects as required.
  • Monitors and responds to operational and utility alarms.
  • Performs site wide infrastructure service and repairs within his/her competencies, while operating within the intent of the Power Engineers and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act as it applies to the BCIT Burnaby site.
  • Coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to ensure adherence to established standards.
  • May be required to source and order parts, which includes preparing purchase requisitions and maintaining records of work performed.
  • Liaises with the Foreman, Mechanical Trades, Safety and Security, and the on-call Supervisor, as required.
  • Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of this position
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

Definition
The qualifications section was developed using the mutually agreed to plan between the Union and the Institute. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

Position Qualifications
  • A valid Third Class Interprovincial Power Engineering certificate (Journey person status) plus technical education and/or certifications in the relevant building trades industry; plus two (2) years general trades experience plus up to four (4) years current relevant experience in the building trades industry.
  • Ability to assess blueprints and make recommendations for specific trade requirements is an asset.
  • Experience with HVAC systems and DDC is preferred.
  • Must be able to work independently and the proven ability to trouble shoot and resolve related issues in conjunction with the assigned level of skill, ability and education.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to maintain top quality customer service standards.
  • Willingness to maintain currency in the field and learn on the job is essential.
  • Basic computer training and experience is required.
  • This position is required to work shifts.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of fifteen days of vacation
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more


BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca so we can best support you. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal, email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range Salary Grade 9, Step 4: $69,868 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. This position is eligible for a temporary allowance of $145 bi-weekly (full-time equivalent) effective your start date until ratification of the next BCIT/BCGEU Support Staff collective agreement.
Position Details

Posting Category Facilities / Trades
School/Service Area Administrative Services-Facilities
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 04/08/2024
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information

Competition Number 24B399
Competition Open Date 03/27/2024
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/8245

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. New employees to BCIT are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. The salary is prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Please select which statement best describes your situation:
    • I am a current BCIT employee, this is not applicable to my situation.
    • I am not a current BCIT employee and would be satisfied with placing at the minimum of the indicated salary range.
    • I am not a current BCIT employee and would not be satisfied with placing at the minimum of the indicated salary range.
  4. All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents