Distribution Technician 9891
Distribution Technician 9891
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Job Description
Branch: Gas
Affiliation: IBEW
Employment Status: FullTime Regular
Salary: $44.53Hourly
Shortterm Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the provinces largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience we proudly deliver renewable energy natural gas electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
Were actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.s energy landscape. As one of BCs Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2700 employees we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect belong and grow. Join us and together lets shape a brighter future for B.C.
Position Overview
As a Distribution Technician with FortisBC you play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient installation operation and maintenance of gas system assets. Your commitment to safety experience in underground utilities and pipefitting and ability to work as part of a team are essential qualities for success in this position.
In this role you will:
- Complete internal training based on previous skills and experience so you can safely install gas systems along with operating and maintaining FortisBC distribution assets.
- Complete field coaching skills building and evaluation.
- Start performing Distribution Technician tasks on your own and on a crew.
- Respond to emergencies while ensuring safety of the public cooperating with first responders internal departments and other authorities.
- Foster good relations between the company and our customers and with other team members.
What it takes:
- Relevant Experience: A minimum of two years relevant pipe fitting and/or underground utility field experience. This experience is crucial for understanding the practical aspects of the job.
- Education and Licenses:High school graduation. Minimum Gas B ticket.Anda Class 5 drivers license and a clean driving abstract. This ensures that you can safely operate vehicles and equipment while performing your duties
- A willingness and ability to learn: Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of Gas Installation Systems included comprehensive understanding of theory and operation of material and equipment related to gas operations.
- Customer relations skills:Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with customers resolve and deescalate conflict with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Emergency response skills:Demonstrated ability to remain calm and make effective immediate decisions during emergency situations. This includes ensuring the safety of the public contractors and other employees
Additional Information
- This role has standby/oncall requirements based on operational needs.
- The successful candidate must adhere to the residency requirements of this position.
- This role has overtime requirements based on operational needs.
- This role has travel/out of town requirements based on operational needs.
- This position has a requirement to be cleanshaven as per WCB standards.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities while being safe inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package while supporting lifelong career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC please visit the Youre Applying. What now page for additional information.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
