Damage Prevention Technician

7 days ago

Kingston, Canada Utilities Kingston Full time

**Company Biography**

As Ontario's only multi-utility provider, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including water, wastewater, natural gas, electricity, and telecommunications - all under one roof. This integrated approach empowers us to deliver innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and operational efficiencies that set us apart in the industry.

With over 150 years of commitment to the Kingston community, we work every day to provide the safe, reliable utility services our customers rely on. Our efforts go beyond keeping the lights on and the water flowing. We’re driving progress through projects that create lasting, positive change. At the heart of everything we do is our vision to advance our unique utility model to benefit our customers and build better communities.

At Utilities Kingston, we believe that strong communities are built by strong teams. By joining us, you'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment where your skills and ideas will contribute to enhancing safety, driving reliability, and building a resilient future for our community.

**Primary Duties**

The Locator provides accurate locates of both public and privately owned underground infrastructure for water, sewer, fibre, gas and electric utilities within the City of Kingston and Utilities Kingston service areas.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide reliable and accurate public and private utility locates for contractors, internal operations, the City of Kingston and the public consistent with Utilities Kingston Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and industry best practices.
2. Provide locate field support for internal operations and external contractors.
3. Locate and confirm accuracy of provided infrastructure mapping.
4. Collect data via GPS and edit points to provide accurate updates to GIS departments of the Utility and the City of Kingston.
5. Assess excavation sites and determine whether excavations can safely proceed.
6. Make recommendations regarding the need for updated or new SOPs.
7. Perform additional duties that may be assigned that require private or pre-engineering locates.
8. Comply with all health and safety requirements, maintain a safe work environment, report hazards and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.

**Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required**

1. Advanced proficiency using utility locating equipment
2. Intermediate skills using Utility Locate Administration software
3. Intermediate skills using GIS mapping software
4. Intermediate proficiency using GPS survey equipment
5. Intermediate knowledge of various utility Rules, Regulations and Codes
6. Intermediate MS365 skills
7. Intermediate knowledge and skill using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
8. Intermediate knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements

Qualifications:
1. Previous utilities locating experience
2. Class G drivers’ licence
3. High School Diploma or equivalent

**Closing Statement**

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

**Accessibility Statement**

Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

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