Distribution Technician

1 week ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada fortisBC Full time

Job Summary

FortisBC is seeking a highly skilled Distribution Technician to join our team. As a Distribution Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of gas system assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete internal training based on previous skills and experience, so you can safely install gas systems, along with operating and maintaining FortisBC distribution assets.
  • Complete field coaching, skills building and evaluation.
  • Start performing Distribution Technician tasks on your own and on a crew.
  • Respond to emergencies while ensuring safety of the public, cooperating with first responders, internal departments, and other authorities.
  • Foster good relations between the company and our customers, and with other team members.

Requirements

  • Relevant Experience: A minimum of two years' relevant pipe fitting and/or underground utility field experience. This experience is crucial for understanding the practical aspects of the job.
  • Education and Licenses: High school graduation, along with a Class 5 driver's license and a clean driving abstract. This ensures that you can safely operate vehicles and equipment while performing your duties
  • A willingness and ability to learn: Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of Gas Installation Systems, included comprehensive understanding of theory and operation of material and equipment related to gas operations.
  • Customer relations skills: Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with customers, resolve, and deescalate conflict with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Emergency response skills: Demonstrated ability to remain calm and make effective, immediate decisions during emergency situations. This includes ensuring the safety of the public, contractors, and other employees

Additional Information

  • This role has standby/on-call requirements based on operational needs.
  • The successful candidate must adhere to the residency requirements of this position.
  • This role has overtime requirements based on operational needs.
  • This role has travel/out of town requirements based on operational needs.
  • This position has a requirement to be clean-shaven as per WCB standards.

About FortisBC

FortisBC is a leading energy provider with over 100 years of experience. We deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity, and propane to 1.2 million customers. Our team is committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

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