Power Engineer 4

Job title :POWER ENGINEER 4 - MAINTENANCE WORKER V
Community :WILLIAMS LAKE
Facility :CARIBOO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Status :PERMANENT PART TIME (0.62 FTE)
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Power Engineer 4 - Maintenance Worker V to join our dedicated and supportive team at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, BC.

This position operates and maintains a power plant or any low pressure steam plant by operating, repairing and carrying out preventative maintenance on the boilers, air conditioning units, emergency power, and other related equipment of the facility in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Performs trades duties approaching the journeyman level in one or a variety of trades areas such as electrical, plumbing and painting in compliance with applicable codes and regulations and supervises Maintenance Workers and other designated staff.

Some typical duties of the position;
Operates steam, hot water heating boilers, expansible fluid and air conditioning systems, including starting up and shutting down boilers and related pumps, fans, air compressors, pneumatic systems; monitors and adjusts temperature control system, pressure and feed water levels; monitors and records meter and gauge readings to ensure distribution of steam/air heating to designated areas.

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 required documentation.

Establishes, monitors and performs preventative and demand maintenance on steam, hot water heating boilers, expansible fluid, ventilation and air conditioning systems by lubricating, repairing, replacing or installing equipment and/or parts such as pumps, fans, air compressors, heaters, refractories, pneumatic systems, valves, bearings and seals.

Monitors and adjusts chemical treatment systems.

Performs testing on boiler systems such as combustion and water treatment analysis.

Maintains, repairs, replaces and extends steam piping systems including components of the physical plant such as expansion joints, valves, steam traps, strainers, heat exchangers, gauges and insulation.

Performs electrical and mechanical repair to equipment such as washers, dryers and plant equipment by replacing and/or repairing items such as drive units, electric motors, control valves, seals and bearings.

Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures and systems such as taps, sinks, and

toilets by extending and/or changing water supply lines, waste lines and plumbing fittings.

Supervises maintenance workers and other designated staff by performing duties such as directing, scheduling and coordinating work assignments related to construction and project work and evaluating employee performance; determining related training and orientation requirements.

Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment, recommends repairs and purchases as required.

Maintains building integrity by performing maintenance to doors and windows and their related hardware including closures, hinges and security mechanisms. Performs lock maintenance by re-keying, re-pinning, code-cutting and key duplicating.

Maintains materials/supplies for assigned area and completes maintenance records and logs of all activities, preventative maintenance work, test results, etc.

Maintains applicable equipment and tools in safe working order by scheduled cleaning, adjustments and repairs. Makes necessary repairs by part replacement, welding and final testing.

Answers service and emergency calls for sterilizers and a variety of building systems such as fire protection, medical air, vacuum and gases; resets systems, assesses and performs required repairs or calls in appropriate person.

Ensures compliance with various codes and regulations by providing direction in relation to plant safety to all persons working within the power plant.

Tests and maintains auxiliary power generators and repairs/adjusts as required.

Operates Interior Health vehicle to pickup, deliver and/or transport supplies, building materials and/or equipment as required.

Participates in departmental meetings, training sessions and quality assurance programs as required/directed.

Performs other related duties as directed.

If you are motivated to be challenged professionally, this is the move for you. We offer excellent benefits and opportunities to maximize your skills.

Why Interior Health is a Top 100 BC Employer

**Qualifications**:
Grade 10, plus four years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certificate of competency as 4th Class Power Engineer recognized by the Province of British Columbia.

Valid BC Driver's License.

JOB TYPE

Work Day:Full Time

Employment type:Permanent Job

Salary:Negotiable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal experience:Unspecified