Operations Technician

Note- Supplementary Agreement: Training Provisions

Position Details- Union - This position is permanent full time.

Core Responsibilities- Perform maintenance, trouble shooting, operation and repair of gas system facilities and associated equipment.- Monitor and trouble shoot odorant and cathodic protection systems, analyze and maintain associated records.- Locate, inspect, install and maintain gas distribution systems involving planned work and emergency response.- Participate in Mitigation planning.- Assess, plan and organize work which may involve arranging Gas Construction Crews and additional resources, delegating work assignments and ensuring work is carried out effectively and taking action for non-compliance.- Inspect the work of contractors/excavators to ensure the integrity of Corporate facilities and compliance with specifications and standards.- Read and interpret facility maps and drawings as required for work assignments and as needed provide information for updating.- Inspect and perform maintenance duties on Corporate facilities, offices, sites, vehicles and equipment.- Install gas lines, involving a variety of work such as staking, operating power mobile equipment, laying pipe, etc.- Perform administrative duties including ordering supplies, preparing, updating and maintaining accurate Corporate and/or Area programs, records, manuals, systems and files.- Oversee the work of other employees/contractors as assigned, this includes taking action if required for non-compliance.- Perform bulk odorant transfer, odorant intensity testing, adjustment of odorant injection and absorption equipment, monitoring of odorization records.- Perform customer services, including service, activate and re-activate gas appliances and equipment.- Resolve customer inquiries, complaints, trouble calls and emergency situations providing or recommending corrective measures.- Build, install and remove meters and regulators, perform piping modifications, read meters, locate and repair gas leaks, connect and disconnect services.- Gather and record data on service installations and distribution layouts.- Perform leak detection procedures on Corporate and customer gas lines.- Promote and maintain good public relations, by promoting the safe and efficient use of natural gas and acting as the Corporation’s representative at public and internal meetings.- Support and participate in the development, marketing, promotion and delivery of Corporate and Area initiatives.- Provide guidance and on the job training to assigned employees.- Adhere to all safety protocols and safe work practices and identify and report non-compliance safety situations.
- Note:_ This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and the duties may vary. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, required skills or related duties which may be assigned or requested._

Qualified applicant will posses- Grade 12 or equivalent.- Journeyperson Plumbing Certificate.- Gas Fitter's license (general or domestic).- Valid Class 5 driver's license.- Three (3) years' experience in the natural gas industry associated with the installation, operation, and maintenance of gas system facilities.

Non-Optional Requirements- Required to obtain the Operations Technician Certificate of Qualification.

Skills & Abilities- Ability to provide feedback, guidance, and on-the-job training.- Ability to use sound judgment in day-to-day activities.- Ability to use sound judgment in making decisions in emergency situations.- Ability to use sound judgment in responding to customers.- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.- Administrative skills.- Communication skills.- Customer service skills.- Commitment to continuous learning.- Computer skills.- Interpersonal skills.- Organizational skills.- The job holder is required to be physically fit.- Ability to work with manual and power equipment tools.

Additional Information- Depending on location, standby is routinely scheduled or occasional.- This job requires extended work hours.- Travel, including overnight stays away from bid headquarters is required on occasion.- This job requires significant travel time.-
- This position is safety sensitive.

Application Instructions-
- For more information on this position, please contact Human Resources at 306-777-9091.

Closing Date

September 18, 2024

Hourly Rate Range

$39.13 ($6,347.67) - $46.90 ($7,608.12)

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