Electrical Inspector
5 months ago
**ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR**
**SELKIRK, 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.
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 currently seeking a highly motivated Journeyperson Construction Electrician to join the Electrical Inspections group as an
Electrical Inspector.
**_ Responsibilities:_**
- Conduct inspections of non-utility electrical installations of all voltages in residential (including apartment and multi-residential
premises), agricultural, commercial, and industrial installations, ensuring that inspections are completed on schedule and that
- Specify and order customer revenue metering equipment in accordance with Manitoba Electrical Code and Customer
Metering Standards and liaise with City of Winnipeg and/or municipal Inspections Department and Manitoba Hydro staff to
ensure metering equipment is installed in sufficient time to meet in-service dates.
- Investigate and implement mitigation strategies to address customer stray voltage problems and power quality problems
which may include electromagnetic field (EMF) issues.
- In consultation with the Electrical Plan Examiner, perform examination and acceptance of plans and specifications for
electrical installations (including but not limited to high voltage, solar, and hazardous locations) prior to approving and issuing
commercial electrical permits.
- Assist electrical contractors and customers in planning and designing electrical layouts and provide other technical assistance
as required.
Electrical Code and inspection procedures.
Code and related documents, as well as on the issuing and administration of electrical permits.
- Provide support and technical expertise to consultants, architects, engineers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders as
requested.
- Remain current on changes in the Manitoba Electrical Code, Manitoba Hydro rates and policies, the Manitoba Building Code
as it affects electrical wiring, and major changes to CSA Part 2 standards as they affect electrical equipment.
**_ Qualifications:_**
- Minimum Grade 12 education and possess a current Manitoba Journeyperson HC Electricians Licence.
- After having received journeyperson status, a minimum of five years of specific and relevant industry experience in the
electrical construction trade in Manitoba which must include a demonstrated diverse combination of experience in residential,
agricultural, commercial and industrial installations where work is performed under permit, in accordance with the Manitoba
Electrical Code, and inspected by electrical inspectors from either of
- Manitoba's two authorities having jurisdiction; plus two years of experience as a Manitoba Hydro Electrical Inspector in the
Electrical Inspections Section.
- Thoroughly conversant with and having significant practical experience in current non-utility electrical construction trade wiring
methods, as well as a high-level understanding of the relationship between electrical construction wiring methods and other
- MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
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- related general construction practices.- Thorough knowledge of the Manitoba Electrical Code, CSA electrical equipment safety standards, the electrical requirements
electrical inspection and customer metering.
- As a journeyperson electrician, experience supervising and training junior or apprentice electricians performing work in the
electrical construction trade in Manitoba.
- Experience conducting electrical plan reviews.
- Good understanding of safe work practices, Manitoba Hydro safety manual, and other approved practices and procedures.
- Possess initiative and be capable of working with the minimum of supervision in the planning and organizing of the daily work
- schedule.- Proven capability of communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical and policy matters with Manitoba Hydro
- employees, electrical contractors, consultants, manufacturers, other government agencies, and the general public.- Demonstrated skills and experience in the operation of a personal computer, including a working knowledge of Microsoft
- Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).- Physically capable of moving about construction work sites and performing all other duties of the position.
- Possess a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Required to travel and perform work in various locati