Chief Power Engineer 3

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.93 – $42.93 / hour Why Fraser Health?:Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us!
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: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.
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.
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.
Monitors and adjusts chemical treatment systems and analyzes chemical formulas.
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.
Tests and maintains auxiliary power generators and repairs/adjusts as required.
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.
Performs analysis on boiler systems such as combustion analysis, water treatment analysis and steam efficiency analysis.
Answers service and emergency calls, assesses and performs repairs required and calls in appropriate staff for skilled journeyman work as required.
Ensures compliance with various codes and regulations by providing direction in relation to plant safety to all staff working within the power plant.
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.