Facilities Chief Engineer

Overview Facilities Chief Engineer at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority — an arm‑length federal agency responsible for the stewardship of the lands and waters that constitute Canada’s largest port. The Authority’s mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives by ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver, while protecting the environment and respecting local communities. The organization is committed to diversity, inclusion and sustainability, fostering a workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the broader Vancouver community. Role Summary The Facilities Chief Engineer leads a team of skilled technical workers in operating, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing plant and facility systems, infrastructure, and assets. The role oversees daily operations and maintenance, supports preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinates resources, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, liaises with consultants and contractors, and contributes to project execution. Technical leadership, staff development, and stakeholder collaboration ensure a reliable, efficient and safe facility. What You Do Supervise and support a team of skilled Power Engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight while promoting a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Set clear expectations and support staff development through regular feedback, coaching, and skill‑building opportunities, ensuring employees receive necessary training to enhance their competencies and meet operational requirements. Oversee daily operations, maintenance and repair activities, ensuring effective scheduling, prioritization and task completion aligned with service level standards, key performance indicators and facility goals. Act as the primary technical resource for plant, facility systems and infrastructure, assisting with troubleshooting and guiding complex problem resolution. Foster a safety‑first culture by ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting safe practices, and supporting the development and execution of maintenance and safety procedures. Oversee all aspects of plant operations to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient performance of heating, cooling, mechanical and pressure systems, providing technical leadership and maintaining 24/7 system reliability. Establish, document and enforce operational standards, setpoints and performance parameters for plant and facility equipment and systems, and foster a proactive and accountable operational culture. Lead energy management initiatives by analysing building automation data, trend logs and performance analytics to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption and support sustainability and carbon‑reduction goals. Oversee utility metering systems and infrastructure for steam, electricity, gas and water, ensuring accurate monitoring, data integrity and internal reporting to support billing, variance analysis and utility forecasting. Support the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs that align with best practices, manufacturer guidelines and compliance requirements. Supervise the execution of daily maintenance and repair activities, ensuring alignment with schedules developed by the Maintenance Planner and Coordinator. Supervise work order assignments and progress, conduct site inspections and ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and to high‑quality standards. Oversee and track budgets and expenditures to maintain cost control. Allocate staff effectively to meet workload demands and service level standards, balancing operations, scheduled maintenance, repairs, customer requests, replacements and project support. Collaborate with assigned maintenance team members to ensure accurate forecasting of resource needs and task durations. Support the delivery of capital and operational projects, including system upgrades, replacements, equipment installations and infrastructure renewals. Oversee the work of consultants, contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with safety protocols, technical specifications, contractual obligations and project timelines for work within the Chief Engineer’s scope. Ensure operations and maintenance activities comply with all applicable codes, regulations, standards and established safety and operational procedures. Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, safety checks, inspections and corrective actions to meet audit and compliance standards. Monitor maintenance operations and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, asset reliability and service delivery. Evaluate maintenance tools, workflows and procedures to identify and implement improvements that increase reliability, efficiency and asset longevity. What You Bring Completion of a two‑year, full‑time diploma in Power and Process Engineering from a recognised educational institution. A valid 3rd Class Power Engineering certificate and a minimum of five years of progressively senior‑level power engineering experience, including at least three years in a supervisory role within a similar work environment. Experience coordinating consultants or contractors and supporting the delivery of minor projects. Proficiency in building automation systems, plant systems, equipment and tools. Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office Suite, maintenance management systems and operational software. Formal training or experience in energy management and efficiency projects is an asset. Self‑motivated with excellent leadership qualities, sound judgement and the ability to build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and other stakeholders in a team‑oriented environment. Self‑directed, dependable and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high‑quality work standards. Exceptional organisational, delegation and time‑management skills to manage multiple competing priorities effectively. Comfort working at heights, near water and in confined spaces. What We Offer Market‑competitive base salary and variable incentive plan. Generous and inclusive benefits package, including a retirement benefits plan. Earned time off programme. Paid vacation and personal care leave. Learning, development and advancement opportunities. On‑site gym with towel service in a national landmark on Vancouver’s waterfront. Friendly, unique and respectful workplace culture. Location Vancouver, Canada Job Details Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full‑Time, Permanent, On‑SiteWorking environment: Normal office conditions with frequent exposure to noise, odors, dust, fumes and occasional exposure to varying weather conditions during outdoor tasks. Occasional shift work required to maintain uninterrupted 24/7 coverage. Security Clearance The incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a valid marine transportation security clearance as this position is required to access restricted areas/information as defined by marine transportation security regulations. Employment Equity This is Canadian‑based employment. All employees must maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants may be subject to background checks, including criminal record, credit or reference checks. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the Port Authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at Reconciliation We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), ḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr