Engineer, Dam Safety

1 month ago

Swift Current, Canada SaskPower Full time

 Temporary - Full Time

We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us

Apply no later than 12/03/2024 to be considered for this opportunity.

 

This position falls within the requirement for Personnel Risk Assessment to meet compliance requirements of NERC-CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection).  A Criminal Record Check must be valid and/or completed prior to being appointed to this position and then on a recurring basis every seven (7) years.

 

This is a safety-sensitive position, the successful candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing to comply with SaskPower’s Fit for Duty Policy.

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

 

Reports to the Manager, Dam Safety and is responsible for providing engineering support for the execution of SaskPower’s Dam Safety Program. 

Work includes conducting or coordinating engineering inspections; providing oversight and data interpretation for performance monitoring instrumentation; implementation of projects and initiatives to address dam safety deficiencies; conducting periodic maintenance, training and testing for emergency preparedness and response plans; conducting periodic maintenance, and training for Operations Maintenance and Surveillance Manuals; and providing technical advice to site personnel on dam safety issues.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

  • Learn and become familiar with engineering tasks, methodologies and practices
  • Provide assistance to &/or prepare project plans, plus monitor project costs and schedules for dam safety projects and initiatives
  • Provide technical assistance for construction, commissioning and operations
  • Perform technical and economic analysis of alternative solutions for project business cases
  • Provide direction to technologists, technicians, consultants and management staff
  • Provide direction to staff, consultants and other external technical agencies as required
  • Conduct or coordinate engineering inspections on SaskPower's dams and dikes as required to assess the performance and condition of water retaining structures and associated infrastructure
  • Prepare and review reports
  • Provide oversight and data interpretation for dam instrumentation monitoring program
  • Coordinate internal and third party resources in support of the successful execution of Dam Safety Program activities
  • Provide technical support for the development, maintenance, communication, training and testing of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans for SaskPower's dams and dikes
  • Manage the development and enhancement of Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance Manuals for SaskPower's dams and dykes
  • Support the identification, analysis, engineering design and remediation of civil infrastructure concerns on SaskPower's dams, dikes and associated structures
  • Manage and prioritize dam safety recommendations from consultants and implement projects and initiatives in accordance with prioritized recommendations

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar engineering discipline
  • Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's Competencies
  • Must have a continuing record of professional development
  • Minimum 2 years post-degree engineering work experience assisting with planning facilities, providing design, construction, operations, commissioning, contract management and project coordination in a support role
  • Problem solving ability by gathering information, and interpreting known alternatives, procedures and directives.  Planning and/or implementing the appropriate solution, with some latitude for considering new situations, is based on experience and past practice.

 

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

 

 

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

 

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion. We’re dedicated to creating and cultivating an inclusive workplace and a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act. These include:


• Indigenous Peoples
• members of Visible Minority Groups
• persons with disabilities
• women
• LGBTQ2S+ community
• persons who served and are serving in the military
• newcomers to Saskatchewan


We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

As part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, we prioritize hiring Indigenous Peoples as we recognize and respect their knowledge and experience. We acknowledge the barriers that affect equity groups, and we’re committed to addressing, mitigating and accommodating these barriers to strive for equity in the workplace. Learn more at Commitment to Diversity.

 

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Please apply by 12/03/2024.

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