Technical Assistant

4 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada Manitoba Hydro Full time

**TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (12 MONTH TERM)**

**WINNIPEG, MB**
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers

**_ Great Benefits_**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life
- and community.
- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a Technical Assistant to join our Distribution Engineering Department. Under the general direction of the Design
Engineer, the Technical Assistant will prepare complex detailed engineering designs for work orders involving overhead and
underground distribution systems. The Technical Assistant will exercise independent judgement on design alternatives and consult
with internal and external stakeholders on project designs and scheduling. This is a 12 -month term position with full-time hours.

**_ Responsibilities:_**
- As a technical specialist in overhead and underground distribution systems, design and prepare work order packages

(construction drawings, bills of material, and cost estimates) which include related overhead components for complex and
high-profile electrical distribution systems extensions and modifications; all with consideration for existing standards pertaining
to safety, economics, efficiency of operation, and future expansion.
- Prepare and evaluate alternative conceptual designs for complex and long-term electrical distribution additions and

modifications. The work will involve designs using Manitoba Hydro's Standards for 66kV and below, CSA Standards for
Overhead and Underground systems, and the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
- Investigate and utilize new and emerging technologies to develop unique designs necessary to serve complex and changing

requirements of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Liaise with Distribution Planning staff, Property, Apparatus Maintenance, Operations, Customer Service, and Construction on

designs, in-service dates, capacity requirements, and plant locations.
- Determine requirements, obtain or negotiate for offers of land purchase, easement, tree trimming, brush clearing, permission

for new extensions, and distribution line relocations. Carry out land title searches as required and prepare recommendations
to Property Department for formal acquisition of easements and land purchase.
- Consult, negotiate, and coordinate with other internal departments and external authorities on joint-use projects regarding

design requirements, cost/resources, and scheduling. External authorities may include Municipal
- Authority, Telecomm companies, gas utilities, railways, pipeline utilities, Manitoba Infrastructure, Land Developers, and

Transport Canada.
- Provide comprehensive advice as required to Distribution Construction and other customers on alternative designs.
- Assist in section training for all aspects of the Design TA function and provide this training to Design TA's and other section

staff as necessary. Prepare, update, and maintain training materials in collaboration with others in the department, including
leveraging recorded media where its most efficient to do so.
- Conduct field visits with Construction, Operations, Customer Service, Apparatus Maintenance, and the public to evaluate

suggestions for design, modifications, equipment, and land purchase options. Make on-site design changes as required.
- Review "As Built" drawings to verify the accuracy of the drawings and the correct completion of the field work."

**_ Qualifications:_**
- Long-term electrical apprenticeship resulting in PLT or Journeyperson Certificate plus successful completion of Distribution

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Reference Code: CO56926924-01

Engineering Technical Schools (Levels 1 and 2) plus a minimum of four years experience in the design of overhead and
underground electrical distribution systems.
OR
- A two-year diploma in Electrical, or Civil Technology, or Design Drafting from an institute of recognized standing and

successful completion of Distribution Engineering Technical Schools (Levels 1 and 2) plus a minimum of four years
experience in the design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Proven comprehensive knowledge of the Corporation's electrical distribution systems, including materials and design

standards.
- Strong technical aptitude in electrical di

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