Design Drafter Mechanical - Burnaby, Canada - BC Hydro

BC Hydro

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that's where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

Performs a variety of technical engineering design functions by studying project requirements

and discussing and clarifying assignments with project team; selecting and preparing detailed
engineering drawings, specifications and related documentation; performing a variety of technical
calculations for non specialized mechanical systems such as heating, ventilating and air
conditioning systems, fire protection systems and piping systems.

mechanical engineering drawings of an advanced nature used for the installation of piping
systems for a variety of projects such as heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems,
structures and machinery; produces a variety of associated graphs, colour drawings, maps,
schematics; prepares a variety of complex 3D models including the use of third party software for
specialized presentations and produces detailed drawings of equipment and assemblies
associated with projects.

Performs a variety of technical drafting related functions related to the development of drawings

by ensuring all essential design data has been received, researching other relevant material such
as equipment specifications, related drawings and engineering standards, performing a variety of
calculations to determine heat loads and losses, efficiency curves, flow velocities, etc.; checking
data for obvious conflicts or design errors, determining the most appropriate layout of drawings
and presentation of information.

Performs a variety of related functions such as totalling quantities of materials and components

from drawings, writing material lists; visits work sites to gather information, observe site conditions
and/or take measurements and perform basic survey tasks.

Provide technical advice and guidance on drafting standards, software use and procedures to

others working as part of a specific project team; reviews drawings completed by other drafting
staff, outside contractors to ensure adherence to BC Hydro standards and accuracy of information
- and details, including translations of drawing produced by other computer assisted drafting

Performs a variety of operating functions for the computer assisted drafting system; maintains

work stations in optimum operative condition by ensuring the installation of the latest release of May provide work leadership to and perform the duties of Drafter Trainee, Drafter 1-Engineering

and Drafter 2-Mechanical jobs.- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the

job.

Qualifications:

***- High School graduation with a diploma in drafting from a government accredited technical

institute or equivalent plus related courses in the operation of BC Hydro's computerized drafting-and some experience or training in civil and structural and/or electrical drafting.- Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good

standing:
Driver's License Type = Class - This is a 1 year Full Time Temporary position.

Inventor skills will be considered an asset.
Revit skills will be considered an asset.
McLaren Work Management experience will be considered an asset.
Applicants will be required to complete a written/technical test to demonstrate their understanding

of Inventor.
We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.

We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productive