District Energy Utility Operator (TSBC 4th Class Power Engineer)

Reports to

Area Supervisor

Location

Richmond, BC

Compensation

$75,000 - $106,000 yearly salary

Who we are

Our Purposeis to help people enjoy a better life and communities thrive. Corix has been building, operating, and maintaining water, wastewater, electric, gas and sustainable energy utility infrastructure for many years across Canada and the U.S. Our visionis to be the preferred utility delivering co-created solutions our customers want. Throughout our history, we have helped communities to grow and thrive by implementing safe and efficient infrastructure solutions that meet their unique needs. At Corix our valuesare safety, integrity, excellence, and connection.

The Corix team has an opportunity for a 4th Class Power Engineerfor the role of District Energy Utility Operator Richmond, BC. The District Energy Utility Operator is responsible for performing the preventative, corrective, predictive maintenance activities as well as operating and monitoring system performance at the various district energy utility operations in the Lower Mainland including our Biomass facility in Burnaby BC. This position reports directly to the Lower Mainland Area Supervisor and will collaborate with them and the Area Manager to maximize utility availability and reliability, customer satisfaction and increase operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain, monitor, adjust and control the process flow of various district energy systems to ensure safe and efficient operation and compliance with internal safety requirements, contractual obligations and external regulations.
• Operate, inspect and service equipment in all district energy facilities, underground distribution piping and energy transfer stations at multiple sites, performing repairs, preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
• Monitor and evaluate plant(s) operation and systems performance against performance objectives, investigating and undertaking corrective action where necessary. Make recommendations for system optimization.
• Responsible for all health & safety at the assigned site(s), including other employees, contractors and visitors to our sites, conducting site inspections and hazard assessments as per policy, and taking corrective actions to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Participate in Site Hazard Assessments, Job Hazard Assessments, Field Level Hazard Assessments and site inspections and the development of safety documentation such as OERPs, SJP, SWPs, ERP and SOPs
• Regularly monitor all equipment relating to district energy utility systems in our service area on site and via the SCADA system to ensure equipment is working as intended
• Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Identify and report performance issues and take corrective action to prevent injuries, financial loss, reduction in utility availability/reliability and system failure
• Troubleshoot and perform required repairs on all site equipment to ensure safe and optimal operation.
• Enter detailed maintenance logs and records into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Provide after-hours emergency response, and act as first responder to operational emergency call-out situations as required

What you bring

Experience

• Two years’ experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical equipment including boilers, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, valves, piping and fittings.

Education, Certificates and Licenses

• 4th Class Power Engineer
• The must-haves include a valid Class 5 driver’s license and First Aid and Confined Space Awareness certifications.

Nice to Have

• HVAC system experience an asset
• Valid driver’s license; must be able to provide driver’s abstract.
• SCADA and HMI experience an asset
• Controls and instrumentation experience an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and abilities

• Familiarity with computer applications MS Word, Excel and utilizing tablet and mobile device; ability to learn internal software programs Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Ability to frequently perform moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (50 lbs.), standing for long periods of time, and climbing.
• May work at heights, in confined spaces, and in inclement weather conditions.

Please note:

• Rotating shifts(12 hours, 4 Days on and 4 Days off)
• Participate in on-call and scheduled overtime rotation.
• Work in plant and field environments.
• Exposure to water, chemicals, hazardous materials, and noise.

Life at Corix

• Paid Time off and Holidays :We offer 15 days of vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Extended Health Benefits:We offer our employees extended health and dental coverage that is flexible to meet your unique needs. This can include chiropractic, massages or therapy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):EAP is readily available to new employees on Day 1, giving you access to resources pertaining to confidential support services. Some examples include mental health, relationship/marital conflicts, and legal and financial issues
• Sick Hours:We offer 15 sick days that you start accruing on day 1 to ensure that you are taking care of your wellbeing without having to worry about getting paid
• Flexible Work: We are flexible when it comes to meeting your needs in terms of work location. We welcome flexible work options to support your needs
• RRSP Program:We believe in investing in your future. We match your RRSP contributions up to 5%.
• Technology in the Workplace:Access to most recent computer applications like Microsoft Suite, Video Conferencing tools and utilizing tablet, laptop and/or mobile device
• Grow at Corix:If you are interested in further developing your skillset within the role, we offer tuition reimbursements for any certification/licensing/self-development that you would like to explore.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG):ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Additional Comments

This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as desired.

Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Corix Group of Companies is an E-Verify participating employer.

People Focused and Inclusive Culture

We attract and develop connected, high performing people of diverse background, ethnicities and experiences, who achieve their goals in alignment with our purpose, vision, and values. Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone is included and able to do their best work and feel as though they belong.

Corix is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Accommodations are available upon request. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

If you possess these skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply online in confidence at www.corix.com .

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