Assistant Chief Power Engineer

Founded in 1982 by members of the Armoyan family, Armco Capital Inc. has grown from a small family business into a diversified and dynamic group of companies with locations in Canada and the US. Armco continues to grow; both in business diversification, development and its team of dedicated professionals. 

We are currently searching for an Assistant Chief Power Engineer to join our Bow Valley Square Team in Calgary, Alberta.

Scope:
The Assistant Chief Power Engineer is critical to the smooth operation and maintenance of our building systems and oversees a team of building operators and building service providers. The Assistant Chief Power Engineer has a strong level of knowledge when it comes to building systems and equipment and plays a key role assisting with day-to-day projects and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the daily operations and maintenance of all building related systems including the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Coordinate external vendors for planned and emergency work
• Assign and monitor maintenance activities and projects amongst building operators
• Work with building operations teams to improve service delivery to tenants
• Assist with managing inventory of supplies and materials while keeping adequate stock to complete all tasks
• Perform and mentor building operators on preventive maintenance duties and inspections as recommended by equipment manufacturers
• Recommending improvements to the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis by developing and maintaining effective building-specific maintenance procedures
• Working to improve energy efficiency while maintaining customer satisfaction
• Immediately responding to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns
• Complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits
• Ensuring management team is informed of current building operations
• Assist with budget preparations, including vendor proposals, analysis of expenses and compilation of materials for management
• Schedule, track and report to Chief Power Engineer required safety training for building operators
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 5 years of operational experience in a high-rise office tower
• Supervisory capacity as Senior/Lead Operator an asset
• A valid Alberta Power Engineers license, minimum 4th Class, is required for this position.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Preference would be given to candidates with project management experience and are currently enrolled or have completed their SMT/SMA RPA/FMA or other BOMI and similar courses, or CFM/FMP or other IFMA courses.
• Have proven management and supervisory experience.
• Possess strong experience with working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including HVAC and life safety systems, Base Building networks, SMART building technologies.
• Carry a good understanding of tenant building construction design and construction build outs, including MS Office: Excel, Outlook, Project, Word, and Excel
• Literacy in Building Automation Systems, Angus Preventative Maintenance programs, and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Have excellent time management skills and can easily prioritize tasks while managing other ongoing activities, ability to meet deadlines
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Thrive in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt.
• Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technology such as computers, phones, and photocopiers
• May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations
• May require shift work
• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

If this sound like a role suited for you, please submit your resume.

While we greatly appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.