Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: St. Clare's Mercy Hospital

Engineering Technician III

Under Classification Review
Infrastructure Support Program
Temporary Full-time (until March 31, 2025 with possibility of extension)
06264DIF

Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary CG-35 ($32.94 - $36.75 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0004134
Posted Date 2024-11-21
Closing Date 2024-11-30
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
The Engineering Technician III is responsible for carrying out project supervision and administration of construction projects and supervising the workflow of Engineering Technician I's and II's in the division. The Engineering Technician III provides technical guidance, instruction, and support to infrastructure staff and other clinical staff in the acquisition, operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment. This is accomplished through feedback, in-services, consultation etc. to ensure staff use the appropriate technology in an effective manner. The Engineering Technician also performs standardized testing and maintenance on specialized medical/facilities equipment, oversees and assists in the installation of building systems and medical computerized equipment in accordance to established standards, and provides on-going performance assurance testing of medical/facilities equipment in an effective and consistent manner.

The Engineering Technician III ensures engineering firms adhere to the approved specifications, requirements, construction schedules, progress reporting, safety measures and related details for construction projects, and conducts periodic site inspections on work in progress and the final inspection of projects. The Engineering Technician III is involved in the selection and requisition process for building system equipment, as well as the development of tender specifications documents for the procurement of new technologies & qualifying tender bids. This is a multi-site position so regional travel throughout NL Health Services' buildings may be required. Other duties as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Work may occasionally require lifting of supplies, tools, etc. and result in constant sitting in an office with occasional standing, walking, and driving.
Visual concentration is a constant requirement while entering data/working with spreadsheets, utilizing computer software, preparing drawings and when driving.
This is a multi-site position so regional travel throughout NL Health Services' buildings may be required.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized three-year Engineering Technology Diploma program in Electrical Engineering Technology is required.
Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven years working as an Engineering Technologist is required.
Experience in a construction or design environment is an asset.
Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.
Knowledge of building instrumentation and building automation systems
Knowledge of building HVAC systems including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems used in the construction of institutional-type buildings.
Ability to read and interpret both paper and electronic blueprints and to draft drawings using AutoCad software.
Demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills.
Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to prioritize and meet critical timelines within budget.
Demonstrated advanced communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to recognize hazards and to work safely around building equipment.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.