Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager, Plant Operations, operates, repairs and maintains a high pressure (600psig+), high temperature (750 F Superheat), primary combined cycle, parallel co-generation thermal Power Plant with currently installed capacity of 2890 boiler horsepower, as required by the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and Regulations to produce steam and primary power; including the operations of boilers, feed water pumps, turbines, power distribution centres and related auxiliary equipment which changes as Plant operating and site strategies evolve, and currently includes:600 psig Boilers150 psig Boilers1MW 4160 volt turbo-generators1000 psig feed water pumps(225 KW and 500 KW) diesel generators440V, 4160V and 12800V transformers and switchgear 1600KW stand-by generatorsProvides work direction to Assistant Shift Engineers by coordinating work activities, providing guidance/technical advice, training and orientation. QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEGrade 12 plus five years' recent related experience in a first class industrial plant. Second (2nd) Class Power Engineer's Certificate of Competency.KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIESAbility to lead and supervise.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to read and interpret single line diagrams.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to instruct other in technical areas effectively.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.