Power Engineer; Richmond

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Power Engineer to operate our physical plant and carry out preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment, troubleshoot 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, operation and maintenance of all WorkSafeBC workplaces.

Richmond office five days a week. This role may work a shift ranging between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday (shifts may be adjusted).

• 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 large boilers.
• 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.
• Consistently model appropriate level of organizational behaviors expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward‑thinking.

• Completion of grade 12.
• A 4th class Power Engineer Certificate.
• A minimum of 3 years directly related experience.
• A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
• Work well independently, as well as part of a collective maintenance team.
• Ensure all work performed and monitored meets appropriate safety, regulatory, quality standards and manufacturers’ specifications; ensure all lockout procedures are followed; and keep abreast of new technological changes relevant to WorkSafeBC’s environment.
• Assist other trades staff in the completion of various assignments as needed.
• On occasion, be on call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis.

• We consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada.

• Defined benefit pension plan providing a lifetime monthly pension when you retire.
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service.
• Extensive health care and dental benefits.
• Optional leave and earned‑time‑off arrangements.
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more).

$35.81 – $42.88 per hour.