Distribution Maintenance Analyst

**A workplace powered by you** At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented, inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. **Distribution Maintenance Analyst (18 month contract)** Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Abbotsford DO Employment type: Temporary Region: Lower Mainland Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid Annual salary: $ 70,800.00 - 76,300.00 **Position Highlights** Provides work preparation, work planning, work progression, work completion, work verification, data management and monitoring services to the provincial distribution maintenance and asset replacement delivery programs. **What you'll do** 1. Prepares detailed work plans in support of the delivery of the annual Distribution O&M and Capital investment plans by creating and coordinating the preparation of work packages and the associated work orders, plans the job requirements (e. g., estimates and material requirements in preparation for budgets) based on technical knowledge of the distribution standards, procedures and field execution practices. Allocates the work to the delivery partners based on business rules and annual budgets. Schedules the work to meet the requirements of the program. 2. Supports contract management in the preparation of contracts by providing job requirements specifications, including scope, schedule, milestones and reporting requirements. Provides technical advice to contract managers and field inspectors regarding the verification of work completed to ensure BCH standards and work completion procedures are met. Reviews work for quality and adherence to standards, including completed work packages, which assists contract managers in the resolution of non-conformance and invoice issues. 3. Works closely with and supports program managers, asset managers, contract managers and operations support staff in the ongoing management of the work by progressing the work from initiation through completion and providing analytical support to identify work statuses, unit costs, progress and issues with the delivery of the work (e.g., variance analysis). 4. Monitors the quality of data required to effectively process the work and accurately account for the changes to BCH corrective action plans to program management, executes assigned corrective action plans and expedites the execution of corrective action plans. 5. Assists managers with annual work plan preparations, delivery strategies and materials forecasting by providing information regarding the number of units and standard unit cost. 6. Supports the identification and resolution of issues related to the processing of work by establishing and maintaining relationships with delivery partners and providing them with expertise on the standards and systems utilized to process work. 7. Provides formal and informal “how to” support to delivery partners working with the enterprise and stand-alone software 8. Liaises with stakeholders regarding distribution maintenance and capital asset replacement programs by fielding ad-hoc requests under the guidance of program management. 9. Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job. **What you bring** Certificate of Technology from a recognized institute of technology; and registration as a Certified Technician with the Society of Applied Technologist and Technicians of BC or equivalent. The term "or equivalent" means three (3) years of cumulative experience in the areas of distribution maintenance, program management, electrical distribution design or field line work execution, where knowledge of electricity, single and three phase electric circuit designs, electrical distribution systems, maintenance planning, program administration, purchasing, tendering and work contract administration has been a valid Class 5 BC Driver's licence. **What we offer** - A comprehensive benefits package - A minimum of 15 paid vacation days - A lifetime pension - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - Training and development courses Contract length: Starts December 2, 2024 and ends June 30, 2026. HQ locations this posting will be considered for are Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, and other Lower Mainland locations. Driver's License Type = Class 5 Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment. Works in a normal office environment but some travel may be required throughout the year to s