Employment Posting ID:

BCH-R-9097-150925E1

Engineering Technologist 2 (Mechanical)

Positions Available: 1
Status:
Edmonds C03
Job Location:
Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)
Permanent
Lower Mainland
Region:
Your passion lies in making a difference. By moving beyond the expected, you help make our world a
better place. These values we respect and seek out in employees. Together, we can build our
community, foster conservation and deliver clean, reliable energy solutions for today, tomorrow and
generations to come.
Being one of the largest electric utilities in Canada and North America, BC Hydro offers challenging
opportunities throughout the province.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
* Performs a variety of complex technical, financial and support functions relating to the
administration, planning, project management, design, construction, commissioning, operation
and maintenance of generation, transmission and station plant by: studying and interpreting
project requirements; initiating revisions to designs; using existing standards to prepare alternate
design proposals for projects; reviewing drawings and tenders for accuracy and conformity to
standards; initiating or creating new and revising macros or computer programs required for data
collection, calculations and analysis; preparing detailed engineering drawings and other required
documentation; performing a variety of technically complex calculations for related design
proposals; assisting in the preparation of feasibility studies and related technical reports;
performing construction planning studies; participating in general reconnaissance and selection of
project sites; performing a variety of administrative and testing activities; performing
troubleshooting, testing and defect and disturbance analysis; may be required to manage a variety
of project tasks; may be required to respond to a variety of emergency response functions.
* Performs a full range of financial functions on a variety of large, complex, long term projects to
assist in the establishment and ongoing operation of program and project budgets and funding by:
reviewing overall project scope, goals and estimates required for the project; preparing and
compiling the annual budgets; performing financial monitoring; advising of the procedures and
requirements involved in the process; preparing a variety of progress and financial accounting
reports; preparing economic analysis spreadsheets and undertaking project/program studies by
creating new and adapting existing macros; preparing a variety of project schedules; preparing
planning studies.
* Maintains liaison with internal and external groups such as other departments, field staff,
consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, government and regulatory agencies and local
interest groups concerning technical and financial aspects of assigned tasks; may be required to
make presentation to the pubic regarding the financial or technical scope of projects.
* Provides drawing requirements to drafters and consultants; checks work for accuracy and
conformity and gives advice on technical aspects of the work to lower level staff.
* May be required to perform a variety of related duties such as issuing drawings, initiating
correspondence, maintaining project records and files, assembling a variety of drawings, material
lists, maps, survey data, technical data, photographs, environmental data and related information,
undertaking special studies or gathering relevant information, preparing related graphs and
tabulations and performing drafting duties as required.
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* Performs a variety of housekeeping functions related to assigned tasks including preparing

schedules and progress reports, initiating correspondence, maintaining records and files,
assembling project information and preparing technical reports.
* Performs all the functions of the Engineering Technologist 1 job.
* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the
job.
Qualifications:

* Graduation with a Diploma of Technology from an Institute of Technology in either a Civil,

Electrical, or Mechanical discipline or an ASTTBC/APEGBC standing or equivalent.
* Additional training in team leadership is required.
* Over 8 years applicable experience in the design, testing and/or construction of hydro electric
generation, transmission or station facilities and related equipment is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is affiliated with the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE
local 378) (www.cope378.ca).
* Experience with troubleshooting mechanical equipment used in BC Hydros generating facilities.
* Experience with doing inspections, diagnosing and performing root cause analysis. Must be
familiar with BC Hydros Equipment Health Rating system.
* Providing technical oversight and independently serve as Task Manager on a variety of
maintenance jobs. Effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams or external stakeholders may
be required depending on the nature of the work.
* Familiarity with BC Hydro and appropriate industry wide maintenance standards.
* The job requires travel to remote sites, and may require staying there for extended durations,
based on the project requirements.
* Other duties as assigned.
* A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 In
Good Standing.
* Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification
alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.
* The annual salary range for this position is $64,082 - $69,114.
At BC Hydro, our vision Powering B.C. with clean, reliable electricity for Generations is about
working together to make a difference for the future of all British Columbians. To achieve this goal,
we live by our six core values of Safety, Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Service and
Ingenuity.
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Safety keep safety first in mind, heart and action

Accountability take ownership, be decisive and move forward
Teamwork One Hydro make it happen together
Integrity do the right thing
Service proud of our service
Ingenuity create resourceful solutions
If you share our values and are ready to join a great team, wed love to hear from you!
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY
Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of
your certifications and/ or Trades Qualification, if applicable. This will ensure the Recruitment
Partner has the necessary information to assess your application.
If you do not include this information, this could result in delays in assessing your application.
Click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job.

Date Posted:

2015-09-25

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Closing Date:

2015-10-23

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