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Asset Stewardship
PLANON TEAM MOVES TO USB
Over the past 2 weeks the Planon team has moved from COPP to the 2nd floor of USB. Come by and say hi, you’ll find us next to the Facilities Managers and Project Coordinators.
Want to know more about Planon? Visit our website by going to https://buildingoperations.ubc.ca and click on the Planon quick link.
WORK AREA HOUSEKEEPING
Keeping your work area in proper order can improve safety, morale, public relations and efficiency. This involves proper storage, use, cleanup, and disposal of various materials and tools. A good housekeeping program should be well-planned – the best time to clean up is immediately after debris has been created since many accidents such as tripping or slipping are caused by unsafe conditions produced by poor housekeeping.
Customer Service
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL TRADES COLLABORATE TO REPLACE THE PONDEROSA EAST DRY COOLER
Great job by the M&E trades in completing the replacement of a major piece of equipment. Last winter the dry cooler froze on the roof of Ponderosa East. We made the decision to replace this significant piece of equipment with our in house forces, with a small lift from Eagle West Cranes. The 5000lb dry cooler had to go up 18 stories to land on the roof. Making this happen, while minimizing the crane requirements was a tall task involving multiple M&E trades.
The week before, we had a planning meeting with all the involved trades and sorted out the details. Prep work began on Tuesday, the crane and bulk of the work occurred on Wednesday and final fill and startup was on Thursday. Big thanks to the millwrights, steam fitters, operating engineers, electricians and controls electricians for working together to make this job happen. Not only was this job executed smoothly but it was also safe with the necessary tailboards, PPE, and fall protection flagging.
Going forward, before the winter, the steam fitters are going to drain the dry cooler and flush with glycol to prevent freezing.
WEEKLY TIP: USING MOBILE PHONE DURING EARTHQUAKE
Text, Don’t Call
TIP: During a disaster such as an earthquake, cellular networks will be overwhelmed. Use text messaging, social media or email to communicate with family and friends instead of calling.
For more information about staying connected in a disaster, visit Government of Canada’s website at:
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/et-tdu.nsf/eng/h_wj00316.html
Quick Update
CHECK OUT WWW.HR.UBC.CA/CAREERS FOR CURRENT BUILDING OPS JOB POSTINGS
- Auxiliary Service Worker – Job ID 34711
SubHead Trades 3- Electrician – Job 34854