Engineering Technician II - Burnaby, Canada - Metro Vancouver

Description

Engineering Technician II

Position Status: Full-Time Regular
Department: Water Services
Employee Group: Teamsters Local 31
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T25 $3, $3,785.23 bi-weekly

Our Water Services Department is seeking an Engineering Technician II who will contribute as a key member of the Dam Safety - Dam Geotechnical Monitoring team, and participate in various dam safety activities, including surveillance, inspection, monitoring and testing of the dams, their abutments and groundwater management infrastructure.

You are: A self-motivated and technically proficient Applied Science Technologist with excellent verbal and written communication skills, who enjoys problem-solving and working in the field, and is equally proficient in managing projects and writing technical reports.

This role:

Under direction within the Dam Safety – Dam Geotechnical Monitoring group, the incumbent performs comprehensive studies of water and drainage systems to support the District dam safety monitoring program; recommends improvements for the District, involving feasibility, design, and cost estimates.

Assembles, collects, and analyzes instrument monitoring data on dams, abutments, surrounding slopes, and groundwater control systems.

Prepares operating and maintenance manuals and various reports for water systems and auxiliary equipment, and reports on routine inspection and testing of groundwater control infrastructure.

Designs and supervises the construction of minor components for various water and sewer systems and/or including electrical and mechanical equipment.

Tabulates tenders, prepares recommendations, specifications, and requisitions for materials and equipment; checks drawings, equipment and completed work for conformance to specifications and operation of the project.

Updates "as constructed" drawings for completion by draftspersons.

Measures and calculates the flow patterns of dams, abutments and water facilities, arranges quality control checks.

Answers verbal and written inquiries on water, and drainage matters from municipalities, external parties, and District personnel and performs a variety of office duties including the filing and maintenance of contracts and specifications, drawings and charts, inspection reports and the catalogue library.

Maintains contact with external parties, public utilities, member municipalities, government agencies, and District personnel.

Performs other work of equal importance, difficulty and responsibility, requiring comparable qualifications.
To be successful, you have:

Completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by a two-year diploma in Engineering Technology. Considerable related experience such as the design, construction and operation of water facilities and/or civil, environmental, geotechnical and mechanical equipment OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Sound knowledge of engineering mathematics, hydraulics, civil/geotechnical, standard engineering nomenclature, and of engineering and construction practices.

Sound knowledge of inspection and quality control methods and procedures.

Sound knowledge of the functions and operations of the water systems in the District and of departmental procedures regarding engineering projects.

Working knowledge of computer software applications and capabilities as related to the work performed.

Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.

Ability to make moderately complex office and field engineering computations, prepare reports and estimate costs of construction and equipment.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.

Ability to arrange an effective work schedule, assign and check the work of draftspersons and perform a variety of clerical work related to District engineering functions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with external parties, public utilities, the public, member municipalities, government agencies, and District personnel.

Skill in the use of geotechnical and flow instrument monitoring, data acquisition, and computing instruments.

Superior mechanical and engineering aptitude.

Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
Our Vision:
Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is reflective of the region we serve. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

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