Electronic Technician

1. Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding specifications and other project requirements; interprets sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, manuals and manufacturer's specifications in order to determine the projects scope, the required equipment and materials; calculates materials and labour in estimating the cost of the projects and provides recommendations, as required.
2. Prepares for work project by performing operational and safety risk assessments; arranges work schedules with user departments and assembles supplies, tools and equipment.
3. Performs diagnostics, identifies problems and repairs equipment controlled by electronic or computer systems as well as mechanical systems with electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, plumbing and steam systems using analytical skills; performs duties such as adjusting, calibrating, replacing or rebuilding components, repairing and adjusting electronic circuit boards to ensure an expeditious repair of equipment.
4. Liaises with the manufacturer or supplier to determine the availability and cost of systems/parts; obtains guidance, where required, on their installation and use; assesses factors such as condition, age and functionality in order to determine repair, modification or replacement.
5. Installs, maintains, repairs and commissions electronic equipment and systems; investigates and resolves user complaints; performs diagnostic correction and repairs.
6. Installs electrical wiring and equipment; alters and repairs circuits, equipment and appliances; makes connections to new equipment and appliances; carries out safety checks on equipment, appliances, motors and controls; ensures compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
7. Commissions new/modified systems into operation by performing trials and monitoring the system to ensure it is functioning according the specifications; makes necessary repairs and adjustments and follows up with installation contractors as required.
8. Tests and inspects electronic and security devices in accordance with applicable bylaws, regulations, codes and standards; performs preventative maintenance on all electronic equipment and systems by cleansing, testing, calibrating and replacing parts as required; maintains appropriate documentation and liaises with outside contractors to ensure adherence to contract specifications and facility requirements.
9. Assigns work tasks to designated staff and provides related training and orientation.
10. Maintains inventory of all required parts used for existing equipment by completing requisitions, obtaining best pricing and expediting the ordering of parts to ensure the availability of parts required to repair equipment resulting in the least down time possible.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduate of a recognized diploma program in Electronic Technology, plus three (3) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Industry and vendor equipment certifications, as required and a Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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