Instrumentation Data Administrator

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**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**Duties**:
Performs a variety of technical services, administrative and clerical duties to support staff and
functions related to the collection and management of Dam Safety instrumentation data.

1. Identifies and extracts relevant technical data from electronic files and information data sheets;
enters and updates information in various databases; verifies data received; identifies
discrepancies related to instrument modifications, improper codes, missing data,name changes,
formatting errors etc. and follows up to investigate and correct the source of problems and/or
anomalies and/or refersto Dam Safety Engineers on programming or out of bounds data where a
potential dam safety problem exists; manipulates data and creates graphs and plots; performs
daily back ups for Dam Smart database.

2. Prepares work orders for data recorder and field service instrumentation services related to
scheduled readings and special dam safety related surveys and studies in discussion with Dam
Safety Engineer(s); determines monthly instrument reading schedules,extracts survey data and
templates for attachment to WO packages; issues to engineering; follows up and closes
completed workorders.

3. Prepares recurring and ad hoc plots of data, file annotation and various data extract reports to
facilitate quality assurance and assessment of dam performance by Dam Safety Engineers;

4. Enters, maintains and updates the Instrument Asset database to track key reference
information for dam related instrumentation and measurement devices.

5. Trains, and provides direction to other employees in the operation and use of Dam Smart
software; verifies information for completeness and accuracy prior to processing.

6. Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of
the job.

**Qualifications**:
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- Well developed ability to extract, verify and follow up on data anomalies from electronic files and

other sources.- Ability to prepare work orders and instrument reading schedules.
- Ability to prepare ad hoc data plots and reports.
- Ability to enter, maintain and update the Instrument Asset database.
- Well developed operational knowledge of instruments used for data collection and the technical

data they generate.- Good knowledge of database concepts, extraction tools and related linkages.
- Well developed knowledge of Dam Safety organisation, function, purpose and value of the data

being gathered and entered into the Dam Smart data base.- Knowledge of Engineering Services and field operations.
- Well developed oral, written and interpersonal communications and organisation skills.
- Well developed PC operation, Common Desktop (MS Word, Excel, Access, Project), advanced
- Experience, Training and Education (demonstrating requirements):
- Data processing, database concepts, operation and data extraction methods, recurring and ad

hoc report and data summary production methods and techniques. Knowledge is typically
- acquired through completion of post secondary data processing and data management coursesA minimum of 1 year previous experience in the use and operation of advanced database
- processing. Well developed oral, written and interpersonal communications and organisation
- skills.**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
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**This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).**
- This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to

Full-Time Regular employees working in eligible remote locations.
- This is a FTT (Full Time Temporary) position until December 2027.

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, pers