At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment.
- Company: Join a leading electrical energy supplier in Canada with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 4+ years of engineering experience in equipment maintenance or commissioning.
Pay Rate: $83.66/hour, depending on experience
Contract Length: 1 year
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Raise is currently hiring an Engineer Preventive Maintenance Programs on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada.
The Engineer in this role will be responsible for developing and implementing electricity generation equipment preventive maintenance programs. Working in alignment with Asset Management and Safety initiatives, the successful candidate applies theoretical and practical engineering knowledge to deliver maintenance procedures, instructions, record forms, and spare parts selections safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.
Responsibilities
- Preventive Maintenance Program Development: Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for electricity generation equipment. Produce supporting documentation including maintenance procedures, instructions, and standard record forms.
- Asset Support & Spare Parts Selection: Determine optimal spare parts requirements to sustain ongoing equipment operation and reliability. Support broader asset management and safety-related initiatives.
- Technical Problem-Solving & Risk Management: Utilize initiative and judgment to analyze and resolve equipment performance problems, interpret engineering specifications, and engage with senior engineering teams to manage engineering risk.
- Compliance & Engineering Standards: Uphold engineering practices, ensuring all deliverables comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and EGBC guidelines.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with engineering subject matter experts, field operations personnel, and regulatory compliance teams to build and roll out effective maintenance routines.
Qualifications
- Minimum four (4) years of relevant engineering experience working in the equipment maintenance and/or commissioning field.
- Demonstrated experience with the operation, maintenance, and failure remediation of equipment and systems within the power utility, oil and gas, or heavy industrial sectors.
- Hands-on experience developing preventive maintenance programs or commissioning plans for electrical and Protection & Control (P&C) assets, including:
- Diesel generators
- Medium and low voltage equipment (oil-filled and dry type transformers, power circuit breakers, disconnect switches, surge arresters, switchgear, power distribution panels, VFDs)
- DC power supply equipment (batteries, chargers)
- Control, monitoring, and electrical protection components
- Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical drawings (single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts) and equipment manuals to articulate system functions, failure modes, and preventive strategies.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Skills & Competencies
- Technical Literacy: Familiarity with CAD systems, drawing standards, and standard industry design/analysis software.
- Intermediate English skills (written and spoken) with exceptional ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple competing assignments effectively.
- Software Proficiency: Intermediate skills in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Education and Certifications
- University graduate in applied science or engineering.
- P.Eng and will be required to provide proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired.
Additional Information
- Must be located in lower mainland, and will be required in office 2 times a week (Wed and Thurs).
- Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
- Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.
Looking for meaningful work? We can help! We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: Accommodations.
Engineer Preventive Maintenance Programs in Burnaby employer: Raise
Raise is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Toronto. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a supportive culture that encourages growth, and the chance to lead impactful projects within the OPS HR/Payroll system. Join us to be part of a team that prioritizes excellence and fosters meaningful contributions to our clients and community.
