Safety Officer, Boiler - Vancouver Island

Job Description

About Technical Safety BCTechnical Safety BC (formerly BC Safety Authority) is an independent, self-funded organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. In addition to issuing permits, licenses and certificates, we work with industry to reduce safety risks through assessment, education and outreach, enforcement, and research. Through simplification of our initiatives we promote understanding and engagement, making safety accessible to everyone. As society changes, we create and adopt new ideas, skills, and tools that will enable us to meet the safety challenges of a highly-connected world.We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the safety system in B.C. We are strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Technical Safety BC welcomes those who would contribute to further diversifying our organization, as we are an equal opportunity employer.Our values guide our work.We See Genius in DiversityWe Foster ConfidenceWe Make the Complex SimpleWe AdaptStatus: Regular, Full-Time, UnionLocation: Vancouver IslandPay Rate: $45.44/hour - $52.61/hourReports to: Regional Business Leader, Vancouver IslandPrincipal Accountabilities:Education: educate clients and stakeholders on how to meet safety requirements and provide information on new requirements and trends by creating and/or providing presentations, demonstrations or individual coaching. Assisting the code shops in the interpretation and application of codesInspection: provide inspection services, including worksite audits, incident investigations and hazard eliminations, to clients and stakeholders to ensure that safety regulations, codes and standards are correctly implemented, and reviews requests for variances and equivalencies and makes recommendations to the Safety Manager.Enforcement: implement enforcement policies by providing clear direction and outlining consequences to clients and by providing disciplinary recommendations to Senior Safety Officer and Safety Manager.Research: support research tasks by documenting inspections, providing audits, and investigating incidences, and maintain expertise by staying up-to-date on industry changes and upgrading knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.Training: assist Senior Safety Officer to develop new Safety Officers by providing on-the-job training, regular mentoring and ongoing technical support.Knowledge, Skills & Experience:BC 1st Class (preferred) or 2nd Class Power Engineer certificate with a three year time allowance to write and successfully complete the 1st Class exam. Preference for a two year diploma from a recognized Institute of Technology in a related field.Minimum of five years related experience in a power plant over 1000m2, or an equivalency.NBIC commission or willingness to obtain within first year of employmentNBIC “A” endorsement or willingness to start applying within first year of employment.Knowledge of Boiler, Pressure Vessel, Piping, Fittings and Refrigeration codes.Ability to assess situations that may lead to a variance.Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.Ability to write concise reports.Good keyboarding and computer skills, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.A Valid BC Drivers’ License and a willingness to travel.