Area Distribution Engineering Technician Trainee

3 days ago


Peterborough, Ontario, Canada The MEARIE Group Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Area Distribution Engineering Technician Trainee to join our team at Hydro One. As a key member of our distribution engineering team, you will be responsible for carrying out engineering investigations, preparing sketches and detail, and processing billing authorization and permits.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out engineering investigations for new customer connections and upgrades.
  • Prepare sketches and associated detail for water, rail, and pipeline crossing.
  • Meet with representatives of telephone, cable TV companies, other utilities, and government agencies to obtain reaction to proposed joint use agreements.
  • Prepare and process billing authorization and permits as necessary.
  • Arrange and carry out the five-year check of joint use facilities.
  • Process and maintain all area joint-use records.
  • Carry out staking activities and prepare staking data.
  • Make recommendations to supervisor or others on various technical aspects of the distribution system.
  • Prepare and report job estimates, including instruction orders with activities, taking into consideration variables such as structures, spans, soil types, components, and work methods based on field observations and input from supervisor.
  • Negotiate property settlements related to the acquisition of easement rights, maintenance agreements related to tree cutting rights, purchases, and negotiate leases connected with Hydro One's power installations and distribution lines.
  • Inspect ground conditions and negotiate settlements in terms of type of land and structures involved.
  • Perform Registry Office or Land Titles Office searches.
  • Prepare Property Report Form to cover each property.
  • Investigate trouble calls and restore service or report problem to supervisor for action.
  • Collect delinquent accounts and restoration of same upon payment of account.
  • Prepare and maintain work schedules as directed by supervisor.
  • Compare work accomplishments and costs of WO and programs with estimates.
  • Perform voltage and current surveys and produce voltage profiles.
  • Identify, through written and verbal communications and field contacts, distribution systems conditions which may have adverse effects on service to customers.
  • Phase balancing: Determine loads and monitor current reading on the distribution system to ascertain load balance.
  • Prepare instruction order for supervisor's review and approval to balance system.
  • Provide field data for engineering studies.
  • Provide underground cable and fault locating service in the area with the assistance of line staff, as required.
  • Operate necessary electronic equipment such as, cable locator, pulse generator, voltmeter, noise detector, and other equipment to locate cables, faults, or RI/TVI sources.
  • Make arrangements for repair where required.
  • Carry out routine meter changes and readings.
Requirements
  • Requires knowledge of electrical distribution system theory, including performance of distribution line and station operations, mathematics, computer programming, and applications related to phase balancing, periodic voltage and current surveys, application and use of various protective equipment and voltage control techniques, and proper line extension planning and layout work.
  • Requires proficiency in English to prepare correspondence and technical reports and to deal effectively with others while handling bill and voltage complaints and enquiries.
  • Requires excellent interpersonal skills, communication, and customer relation skills to interact effectively with co-workers, internal and external contacts.
  • Requires demonstrated problem-solving skills with emphasis on thoroughness and attention to detail.
  • Grade 12 or equivalent education plus additional intermediate courses required.
  • Civil or Electrical Technician or Technologist degrees preferred.
Why Choose a Career as an ADET with Hydro One?

The ADET role at Hydro One requires a diverse skill set which involves a split of work from the office and work from the field. Hydro One offers:

  • Industry-leading salary, pension plan, life insurance, and health benefits (prescription drugs, dental, vision, and hearing coverage).
  • Access to internal and external learning and professional development programs.
  • Paid overtime at 2.0x base salary.
  • Paid vacation, leave top-up, and paid sick leave.
  • Allowances for tools, safety clothing, and safety boots.
  • Power Worker Union (PWU) Represented position.
How to Apply

Visit: https://jobs.hydroone.com/job-invite/49892/


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