- Knowledge of the concepts, practices and techniques of the engineering field
- Knowledge of concepts, practices and techniques of bus mechanics and maintenance
- Research and analytical skills to identify, analyze make recommendations on new technologies
- Knowledge of corporate strategies, functions and programs
- Knowledge of the relevant policies, procedures and legislation
- Planning and coordination skills to manage projects, develop plans and procedures, and coordinate programs
- Communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships, including all levels of staff, manufacturers, and other industry vendors and contractors
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills to provide technical advice and engineering-related problem resolution
- People leadership skills to supervise and develop direct report staff and oversee co-op students
- Knowledge of the environmental impacts on a fleet, from a variety of locations across BC
- Comprehensive medical, dental and group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
- Membership in a "Gold Plated" defined benefit pension plan, meaning it's the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement
- Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
- Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
- A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
- A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth
- Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family
- An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders)
- A partnership with Kids&Co daycare provider which covers your registration fee and gets you to the top of their waitlist for both their Victoria and Langford locations
- A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria
- Interviews will take place either the week of May 21, 2024 or May 27, 2024
- The successful incumbent must be willing and available to travel for this position. Occasional travel is required to various locations, both inside and outside the province of BC
- This position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search
- An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular or full time temporary vacancies
- Testing may be required
- If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you
Fleet Maintenance Engineer - Victoria, Canada - BC Transit
Description
We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓wəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Union: MOVEUP
Monthly Salary Range: MoveUp Group 12, MIN $7, MAX $9,199.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.
Recruitment Range: MIN $7,668 – STEP 3 $8,515
Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In exceptional cases, candidates may be hired above the recruitment range, provided agreement is reached with the Union.
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/12/2024
Are we right for you...
We love that our head office is in Victoria and we bet you do too
We are thrilled you've decided to explore a career with us. As a crown corporation and recognized Top Employer in BC, BC Transit is British Columbia's provincial transit authority responsible for transporting 58 million passengers every year, operating 88 transit systems in 130 communities across British Columbia (outside of Greater Vancouver).
We're passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.
It's an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we're looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you'd also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you
What you'll be doing...
In this full-time role, you will have the opportunity to support the development, implementation, coordination and sustainment of BC Transit's provincial fleet maintenance program in the areas of fleet maintenance, reliability engineering, fleet technical documentation and fleet innovation. Specific duties will include:
Responsibility for the development and upkeep of the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program for new and existing fleet, including work instructions. This may be required for propulsion technologies that are new to BC Transit and can require data to be gathered from other transit agencies or industries.
Responsibility for the creation of standard job documentation for fleet maintenance activities. This includes creating and compiling bill of materials (BOMs), work instructions, standard repair times (SRT) and other helpful information to assist maintenance operations in completing work in an efficient manner.
Researching technical information and trends for bus system components and maintenance. Performs technical evaluation, engineering analysis, and cost/benefit analysis of products and technologies, advising on the latest technical advancements, safety requirements and related implications. This will include the preparation of reports, business cases, and presentations.
Responsibility for the analysis of fleet maintenance data to track the occurrences and frequency of component failures for the purpose of making improvements to maintenance reliability.
Identifying needs and developing procedures for campaign work. Campaigns may be required for safety, product improvement, regulatory requirements, or other similar reasons. They may be issued by a manufacturer or developed internally.
Supporting investigations of major fleet or component failures. This may require determination of root cause, coordinating non-destructive testing, or other analysis and may involve at fault operators, maintenance practices, etc. These investigations involve communicating with internal stakeholders, operators, mechanics, manufacturers and others who may be able to provide valuable information and using data from the investigation to make recommendations to repair, identify who or what was at fault, and identify the potential risk of the fleet for the issue
Responsibility for coordinating ongoing service and support meeting with bus manufacturers. Service meetings may be required to discuss technical product issues, warranty, parts supply or other operational concerns.
Building relationships with all internal departments, provides information to managers and others in support of technical and operational decisions. Acts as technical specialist, providing engineering support and technical issue resolution for fleet standards, procurement and supply chain.
Building relationships and liaises with local government, operating partners, manufacturers, suppliers and fabricators regarding design and modification of fleet assets and related systems and components.
Supporting the department co-op program
Responsibility for defining, contributing to the execution of, and reporting on departmental and fleet maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a regular and as needed basis.
Possible coordination of the the work performed by contract engineers.
Performing related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the job.
To learn more about this position, review the full job description here.
What you'll bring to the table...
All applicants must be either registered or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) as an engineer-in-training (EIT) or professional engineer (P.Eng).
A successful applicant, not yet registered with EGBC, must be registered within six (6) months of employment for ongoing employment. Also as a condition of ongoing employment, EIT employees must seek to obtain their P.Eng designation once eligible to do so and be able to demonstrate successful progress in this regard. P.Eng employees must continue to maintain active membership status with EGBC.
The technical requirements for this job would typically be acquired through a university degree in mechanical (or related) engineering, combined with an expected (2 to 5) years of related experience with fleet management or the transportation sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Employees in this position are governed under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act of British Columbia and are expected to maintain their professional obligation in alignment with EGBC's most recent professional practice guidelines, bylaws and Code of Ethics.
We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education & experience allows people to be successful in this role, though an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered:
What we'll bring to the table...
What next steps could look like...
At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you're excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.