At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.
Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Fort St. John Site C Constr Ofc
** Please Apply using your computer as this application process is not Mobile compatible. Mobile application may result in
your resume, letters, transcript attachments not uploading properly. **
Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously - this means while there is a closing date listed, hiring
manager will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op system. So, we
recommend you apply early!
Please note this position is shift work, and the successful candidate will be working shifts of 14 days in a row on site
followed by 7 days off in a row.
Based out of Fort St. John, British Columbia, BC Hydro Generation Engineering’s Site C Project (The Project) has an
opening for students studying Mechanical or Electrical Engineering who would be interested in contributing their knowledge
and developing their abilities within the Site C Project's Plant Maintenance Engineering (PME) Team. The PME team plays
a central role in the transition from construction to operations, supporting the development of maintenance programs,
deficiency management, and operational readiness of one of the largest hydroelectric projects.
BC Hydro is mindful that students may have limited experience related to the upcoming construction works but BC Hydro is
passionate about the learning opportunity the Site C Project represents to its PME Team members. Resources are in place
to surround developing members with experienced engineering leadership to promote individual development and act as a
springboard for career development.
The successful candidate will play an integral part in the PME team's mission to bridge the gap between construction and
long-term operations, working alongside experienced engineers to develop the maintenance framework for BC Hydro's
newest generating station.
- Develop a strong understanding of each contract’s scope/specifications/Issued for Construction Drawings/Inspection and
Test Plans and contractor prepared drawings/submittals,
- Assist with tracking, reviewing, and closing deficiencies, including field verification of deficiency scope, monitoring
rectification activities performed by trades or contractors, and preparation of closure evidence.
- Participate in the development of facility documentation such as maintenance instructions.
- Support the implementation of the interim preventive maintenance program in SAP, develop an understanding of
construction methods/sequencing to assist with proactively anticipating and identifying contractor interfaces and/or related
construction risks;
- Assist with site visits for Project stakeholders;
- Assist with the development and delivery of presentations to Project stakeholders;
At the end of the co-op term, the students will have excellent first-hand knowledge of the multi-disciplinary, fast paced, large
hydropower construction.
