Process Engineer – Hydrogen Stations - BC Hydro | Surrey, BC

Powertech Labs Inc, BC Hydro's subsidiary that specializes in energy research, consulting, testing, and
systems integration, has been serving power utilities, oil and gas companies, automotive, and electrical
utility equipment manufacturers since 1989. We operate as a separate, unregulated, for profit,
commercial company. In addition to providing innovative R&D, consulting, and testing services to BC
Hydro, Powertech provides most of its services to a large and diverse suite of clients across North
America, and around the world. Powertech is located on an 11-acre campus in Surrey, British
Columbia and has 200+ employees. Our reach and reputation are global, and we are recognized as a
leader in technology, testing, and power systems software. Our location places us close to BC Hydro,
25 kilometers from the US border, and at a gateway between Asian and North American markets.
Finally, we are located in one of the most desirable locations on the globe, with all the natural beauty of
British Columbia on our doorstep. We call this home.

Powertech’s brand and reputation command a dominant position in the power industry. To better serve
our clients, we group our services under six market-oriented sectors: Generation, Transmission and
Distribution, Substations, Power Systems, Grid Modernization and Advanced Transportation.
Powertech’s competitive advantage is enhanced through close collaboration between all sectors.

The company's staff consists of professional engineers, scientists, technologists, and technicians from
a wide range of disciplines, as well as a wide range of professionals within the central Corporate
functions. These highly skilled individuals have access to 21 well-equipped, specialized laboratories.
Together, our resources allow us to offer a range of forward-looking technology services to help clients
advance technology, solve complex problems, and maximize asset performance.

We are a customer-focused organization here to ensure our customers have high confidence in our
services. To this end, we attract and hire the best resources, are highly responsive and constantly
strive to improve the quality and value of our services.

To support growth and expansion, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Process/
Mechanical Engineer to join a team of professionals involved in the development of innovative
hydrogen refueling technology.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:

The Hydrogen Infrastructure group is a technical leader in the design, construction, and operation
of compressed hydrogen fueling infrastructure solutions – these include stationary, semi-
permanent, and mobile refueling stations, light-weight tube trailers, and station testing and
certification equipment. We pioneered the design of turnkey, containerized hydrogen fueling
station packages. Other firsts include the world’s first 700 bar “fast-fill” hydrogen refueling station
and the first hydrogen station capable of fueling four fuel cell vehicles simultaneously.

As a member of the Hydrogen Stations team, you will work as a process engineer to support the
development of hydrogen fueling stations. You will work with a team of engineers, software
programmers, technicians, and fabricators to improve our existing hydrogen fueling stations and

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develop new products. In this multidisciplinary environment, you will be involved in engineering
design, process improvements, testing, quality control, and optimization. The position will have a
range of responsibilities including liaising with customers and suppliers, engineering design, and
project management.

Perform process and/or mechanical design of hydrogen refueling equipment.
Oversee and assist junior engineers and drafters with mechanical and process designs and

drawings.

Perform detailed process calculations required for equipment design and sizing.
Oversee and assist technicians involved in the construction and testing of the hydrogen

fueling stations.

Ensure quality control and safety of the process and design.
Develop processes that will improve the efficiency of operations.
Develop standardized processes and technical procedures.
Assist with sourcing of project materials and components.
Support the testing, commissioning, and remote support of hydrogen refueling equipment.
Engage effectively with multiple contractors and customers to ensure the highest level of

customer service is achieved.

Maintain professional relationships with other departments, outside consultants, contractors

and suppliers in order to gather and relay information and resolve issues of concern.

Consistently demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the hydrogen

infrastructure team.

Foster relationships across Powertech to utilize all the company’s resources for our clients.
Review and align with the broader corporate objectives such as safety, quality and

environment management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering from a

recognized university.

Minimum of 6 years related experience in a design engineering and production environment.
Registration or ability to immediately register as a professional engineer with the Engineers and

Geoscientists of BC (i.e., non-British Columbia registrations are acceptable as long as there is an
ability to immediately transfer the accreditation).

Registered Engineers in Training may be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AutoCAD and/or 3D CAD Design (Solidworks or similar).
Preparing technical specifications.
Strong knowledge of pressure vessel and piping codes.
Strong knowledge of engineering drawings standards.
Experienced with CRN application requirements and Canadian safety authority regulations

for pressure piping, fittings, and pressure vessels.

Fluids and thermodynamics design and calculations.
Development of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Pressure piping design experience.
Understanding of mechanical, electrical and control systems.
Proficiency in project management.
Experience participating in HAZOP studies or other risk assessments.
Hydrogen or other high pressure gas experience and hazardous area design will be

considered an asset.

Familiarity with hydrogen fueling codes will be considered an asset.

Performance Competencies

Demonstrated rigor in modeling awareness and behaviours for working safely.

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Knowledge of project management, including cost control and project administration.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills including the ability to build

successful relationships, make presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.

As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete a written test/
assessment and/or a presentation as part of the interview process.

Location: Surrey B.C.
Job Status: Full-Time Regular
Job Grade : P2
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for a lower level role.

All successful candidates will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19
prior to commencement of employment. This role is concurrently advertised in our internal and
external job boards and the posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is identified.
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification
alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

For Powertech Lab positions, the flexible work model options are different due to their specific
operational requirements and details will be discussed at the interview stage.

Our vision is to be a trusted provider of knowledge and innovative solutions supporting the electric
utility sector.

Our values are:

Safety
Safety tops everything. We do our work safely or we don’t do it at all.

Excellence
Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to
what we do.

Our Customers
Customers fuel this company, and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and
loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.

Diverse Teams
We are strongest when we work together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are
more than the sum of our parts.

Challenges
We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through obtaining accreditations, developing
(industry-leading) innovative products & services, investing in our labs and hiring great people and
making them better.

BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of
COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended
but may resume at BC Hydro's discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are
required to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.

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HOW TO APPLY
ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR COVER LETTER,
RESUME, DIPLOMA/DEGREE, ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS & PROOF OF PROFESSIONAL
DESIGNATION.
Note that applicants are required to submit/upload a copy of their College transcripts and Diploma
as proof of post secondary graduation.
If applicable, a copy of your work visa is also required.

INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED. This will ensure we have
all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

Date Posted: 2022-08-03 Closing Date: 2022-09-25

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