Inspector, Heating Fuels

**Location**
Field

**City/Town**
Niagara and St.Catherines region

**Department Name**
Inspection

**Description**
**About TSSA**:
Since 1997, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has delivered public safety services on behalf of the government of Ontario. With headquarters in west Toronto, the TSSA is a self-funded, not-for-profit organization that employs approximately 400 staff across Ontario. The TSSA is currently in the process of transitioning to an Outcome Based Regulator. We are in the process of updating our data systems, improving customer services, and improving our billing processes. The roles within the TSSA are as diverse as the Province we serve. It takes all kinds of people with varied skillsets and backgrounds to meet our organizational goals, but our employees share a few key traits:

- We are passionate about public safety.
- We are highly skilled, problem-solvers.
- We are collaborators who are invested in the communities we work in.
- We are more than employees; we are serving the greater good.
- We are committed to life-long learning and development.
- We operate with the highest integrity.

TSSA provides our employees with a great sense of purpose. Our work is vital to the success and safety of the Province, and it’s our people who make it possible.

**We are currently looking for an Inspector, Heating Fuels in the **Niagara and St.Catherines** **region. **Preference will be given to those who currently reside or are willing to relocate within this region.

**Position Summary**:
We are looking for an individual with a strong ability to communicate, one who can present in a concise, clear, and articulate manner. You will need the ability to quickly adapt to change and realign with business priorities. You should have the disposition to follow scientific methods in order to determine root cause of incidents.

So, does this sound like you? If so, this could be your next big opportunity

**What you will do?**
- Enhance public safety by attending and inspecting scenes of incidents such as fires, explosions, carbon Monoxide exposure, public complaints relating to program inspection services for fuel oil, natural gas, propane, and petroleum sectors to determine root causes.
- Identify appropriate action to prevent re-occurrence including issuance of legal orders
- Prepare and submit accurate reports within established timeframes; and maintain current electronic and paper records.
- Contribute to a workplace environment conducive to a high performing team by maintaining positive professional relationships with all members of the TSSA team; share expertise and best-practices; participate in the training and development of others; and provide back-up for colleagues.
- Demonstrate a commitment to health and safety by working in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and TSSA health and safety procedures, and when on site, customers’ safety procedures, and by identifying and reporting potential and actual risks.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional associations.

**What will you need to succeed?**
- Minimum of High School Diploma
- 5+ years experience in the hydrocarbon fuels industry and a thorough knowledge of the Technical Standards & Safety Act and related Fuels Regulations 210/01, 212/01, 213/01, 215/01, 216/01 and 217/01.
- A Gas Technician level G1/G2 or an Oil Burner Technician level OBT1/OBT2 is preferred.
- Liquid Propane (LP) and/or Petroleum Mechanic Certification (PMH/PM2/PH3) and/or Pipeline Inspector Certification (GPI) would be an asset.
- Knowledge of Codes and Standards and proficiency in the CSA B149.01 - Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.02 - Propane Storage and Handling Code, CSA B149.03 - Code for the Field Approval of Fuel-Related components on Appliances and Equipment, Liquid Fuel Handling Code and the CSA Z662 - Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems.
- Perform Contractor Audit inspections following established Standard Operating Procedures.
- Background and experience in natural gas/propane pipeline distribution systems are an asset Understanding of ground infrastructure mapping. Determine the root cause of pipeline damages. Reading and interpreting utility infrastructure maps and understanding of locating procedures.
- Knowledge and understanding of the damage prevention procedures as per best practice.
- Knowledge and experience in inspections of trenching, knowledge and expertise in reading and understanding schematics and field notes and be familiar with Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) methodology and best practices
- Intermediate computer skills including proficiency with MS Office (Power Point, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- As this position requires daily travel, a valid Ontario driver’s license and a clean driving record