Highlights of the job

 

We are hiring one (1) Full Time, Permanent Line Locator/Field Tech position working out of Aylmer, ON.

 

The Line Locator/Field Technician is accountable for providing project and 3rd party locates with the ENGLP franchise area. This includes completing the locates within 5 days required by law, and all the required paperwork that is required on the job site.

 

What you'd be responsible for

 

• Providing input to the ENGLP Field Operations Manager and General Manager's plans and directions, and ensure on-going appropriate relationships with other positions.
• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics.- including meeting customer expectations, operational effectiveness and efficiency outcomes such a productivity, quality, reliability and on time delivery.
• Locating utility infrastructure for customers, contractors and project team to ensure safety of excavators and prevent damage, providing reports and/or drawings for locates after completion.
• Ensuring that all data related to the installation is documented and recorded.
• Proficiently operate all locating equipment; maintain transmitters and locator equipment to ensure locates are done efficiently and accurately.
• Inspecting installations by others to ensure compliance with EPCOR's conditions of supply, standard designs and reg. 22/04, and liaise with supervisor, of either South Bruce or Aylmer to review project designs.
• Working knowledge of Natural Gas Utility Safety Rules and report unsafe practices to Supervisor.
• Available and able to respond and support Gas Technicians during emergency incidents.
• Responsible for changing or the installation of new meters at customer's homes.
• Must be available for standby schedule rotation and able to perform gas technician duties on call.
• Working in a safe and efficient manner including health and safety legislation/regulations and department policies/procedures/practices.
• Providing back-up support to other department, as assigned, that are in accordance with job responsibilities and/or necessary departmental or corporate objectives.
• The Line Locator Field Technician will be able to perform Gas Technician duties as assigned by the ENGLP Field Operations Manager.
• Demonstrate a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.

 

 

What's required to be successful

 

• Grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ontario TSSA Gas Technician Certificate G2 or GPI.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License.
• Solid understanding or Natural Gas Distribution and/or Gas Systems.
• Working knowledge of legislation and safety codes related to residential, commercial, industrial natural gas fueled equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to withstand strenuous physical activity inherent to the work performed, as well as to function effectively outside under a variety of weather conditions and through all seasons. 

 

Other important facts about this job

 

Jurisdiction: OSH

Hours of work: 40 hours weekly.

 

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Please note the following information:

 

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.