Instrumentation & Controls Technician 2 - Vancouver, Canada - Providence Healthcare

Providence Healthcare

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Mandatory Vaccination Please Note:

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Summary:

Within the context of a client and family centred model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Director, Facilities Maintenance and Operations, the Instrumentation & Controls Technician 2 designs and builds electronic circuits, designs and implements solutions to issues and problems and performs fault analyses.

Develops and maintains complex computer control systems for the building automation system pertaining to:
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Performs skilled work in the installation, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance, service and repair of electronic equipment and systems. Understands, operates and modifies computer software for electronic equipment/systems and building automation systems.

All work performed on electronic equipment and systems is done in accordance with, where applicable, bylaws regulations, codes and standards.

Qualifications / Skills and Education:

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduate of a recognized diploma program in Electronic Technology plus five (5) years recent field experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Industry and vendor equipment certifications as required.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

Designs and builds electronic circuits by acquiring parts, assembling components and wiring equipment; installs, tests adjusts and commissions the modification; generates appropriate drawings and documentation.
Tests, identifies faults, calibrates and repairs computerized hardware, solid state logic boards and related equipment of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Designs and implements solutions to issues and problems by reviewing work requests and consulting with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets existing or prepares new sketches, diagrams or schematic drawings in order to determine the sequence of operations, the project's scope and required materials and equipment; calculates materials and labour in estimating the cost of projects and makes recommendations as required; maintains systems to ensure optimal performance.
Monitors building automation system to ensure building systems are operating as per design, with the intent to conserve energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Carries out preventative maintenance on all electronic components of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system by cleaning, testing, calibrating and replacing parts as required; maintains appropriate documentation.
Liaises with manufacturers and suppliers to determine the availability and cost of systems/parts. Where required, obtains guidance on their installation and use; assess factors such as condition, age and functionality in order to determine repair, modification or replacement;
Prepares for work project by performing operational and safety risk assessments; arranges work schedules with user departments and assembles supplies, tools and equipment.
Evaluates computerized hardware and related equipment of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system for technical acceptance to ensure conformance with specifications, correcting faults where necessary.
Investigates and solves usercomplaints, as identified by engineers, in the

maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.

Instructs staff in the operation of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.
Tests, identifies faults, calibrates and repairs instrumentation associated with steam and hydronic boilers.
Provides technical support to staff to resolve problems with electronic systems by analyzing, testing and repairing electronic components.
Liaises with outside contractors to ensure adherence to contract specifications and facility requirements.
Maintains an inventory and recommends purchases of supplies, equipment and tools; completes related reports and records.
Performs other related duties as assigned.