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Senior Project Engineer (Maintenance & Reliability Engineering)Position Status: Full-Time RegularDepartment: Liquid Waste ServicesEmployee Group: ExemptLocation: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P3A ($123,587.51 - $145,395.95 annually) (2024 wage rates) Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a Senior Project Engineer who will work within the Maintenance Engineering and Reliability department and conduct root cause analysis, analyze equipment failure data, provide sound recommendations for preventative maintenance schedules, identify and develop process improvement and procedures with the aim of improving maintenance practices. The Senior Project Engineer may also take on project management projects in support of the maintenance field services team. You are: A professional Engineer with strong reliability and field maintenance experience with industrial process facilities. You have strong experience with a wide range of rotating equipment and hydraulic systems. You have a proven track record as a reliability engineer and experience as a project manager. You have experience with CMMS systems and condition monitoring programs. You have excellent communication skills and an aptitude for problem solving and thinking outside of the box. The Senior Project Engineer reports to the Program Manager. This role: Performs complex and varied root cause analysis using techniques. Preventive maintenance optimization, equipment failure analysis, and project management work for wastewater treatment plant facilities, collection systems and pump stations. Applies reliability analysis techniques to improve equipment reliability. Analyzes maintenance data to identify trends, patterns and potential bad actors. Comfortable using reliability KPIs to drive improvements. Designs and creates maintenance programs by utilizing CMMS. Utilizes condition-based maintenance technologies which drive improved reliability on rotating equipment. Applies codes and standards such as API 510, CSA B51, NB23, ASME section VIII, ANSI/NETA MTS-2023, and other standards required to effectively test, inspect, repair, maintain, modify and install critical equipment. Works collaboratively with field staff to resolve complex technical, design, operational, or interpersonal issues staff encounter while doing their work. Establish effective working relationships with various outside agencies as well as other internal departments. Works collaboratively with departmental staff to deliver on strategic initiatives. Assists in creating and managing condition monitoring programs for fixed and rotating equipment such as pumps, centrifuges, and compressors to minimize downtime and maintenance costs. Responsible for overall project budgets and monitors and controls costs ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Develops and reviews RFQ?s, RFP?s and tenders, working with Purchasing to ensure the timely award of contracts. Contributes to the preparation of long-range financial plans and provides input to strategic initiatives. Provides guidance to field staff on technical issues, makes decisions and provides recommendations on a variety of issues with broad policies and mandates as guidelines. Uses ingenuity to devise original, practical and economical solutions. Prepares and reviews project designs, technical reports and contract specifications for consulting services, equipment and construction. Acts as Metro Vancouver?s appointed representative in assigned matters of project and contract obligations including project initiatives, site inspections, and determination of regulatory requirements. May be required to negotiate significant technical or financial interest on behalf of Metro Vancouver. Directs the actions of consultants recommending changes to scope and negotiating new terms as required. Deals with full range of project dimensions that may include legal, property, pub Location Burnaby , BC Work location On site Salary $ 123,587.51 YEAR annually Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CivicJobs.ca #115332 Various locations Burnaby, BC
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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