Power Engineer

Posted 3 hours ago

Job Details

Full Time

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Job Description

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Power Engineer to operate our physical plant and carry out preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment, trouble shoot and take corrective action to prevent equipment or system failures, and ensure work performed meets all applicable safety, regulatory and quality standards.

Reporting to the Manager, Building Operations and Infrastructure, and working directly under the Chief Engineer, the Power Engineer is a key component of the Real Property & Workplace Services team, responsible for the monitoring, and operation and maintenance of all WorkSafeBC facilities.

This is a temporary role for 18-months.

How you'll make a difference: You'll help create a sustainable workplace that allows people to thrive.

Where you'll work

In this role, you'll work full-time onsite at our Richmond office. This role may work a shift ranging between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday.

What you'll do

Operate and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment, machinery and systems.
Carry out regularly scheduled preventative maintenance, service requests and other related repairs on WorkSafeBC equipment and machinery.
Maintain a variety of steam operated mechanical machinery
Install, alter, repair and remove plumbing fixtures, pipes, valves, fittings, insulation, computerized controls, wiring, gas fired equipment, VAV boxes, heat pumps, exhaust, return and supply air systems related to plumbing, hot water heating, sprinkler systems, ducting and sheet metal work, and HVAC systems
Interface with computerized building direct digital control systems
Take daily readings of all equipment as required, including but not limited to supply air temperatures, water temperatures and pressure readings; document and inspect for irregularities

About WorkSafeBC

Who are we? We’re a team of more than 3,000 people, working together across 15 offices in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and B.C.’s interior. Our vision is to keep British Columbians free from workplace injury, disease, and death. And our work reflects our values: service, integrity, accountability, partnership, and innovation. At WorkSafeBC, we’re dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across B.C. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases do occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers’ compensation system today and for future generations. We’re honoured to serve the almost 2.3 million workers and 235,000 employers in our province. What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC? It’s challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important and so are the people we do it for. Our benefits Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package may include vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work — and life.