2024-080 Inspector

at  Alectra Utilities

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The Opportunity
Job Posting Number: 2024-080
Position: Inspector
Location: Markham (Addiscott) Reports to: Supervisor, Lines
Business Group: Network Operations Division: Lines East
Hours per Week: 40 Rate of Pay: $31.88/hr - $51.35/hr
Number of Openings: 1 Union: PWU
Open: January 15, 2025 Close: January 28, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Post-secondary courses in civil or electrical technology is an asset.
• Successful completion of an Underground Proficiency course or equivalent.
• Electrical knowledge.
• Working knowledge of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules and Utility Work Protection Code.
• Alectra Construction Verification Program.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years related experience.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Proficient computer skills.
• Must hold and maintain a valid class G driver’s license.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and civil drawings.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of EUSR rules and regulations as applicable to the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with co-workers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company.

Working Conditions

• Work involves considerable levels of unpleasant conditions or hazards, resulting in moderate discomfort or risk of danger - work is performed predominately outdoors.

How to Apply

• First consideration will be given to permanent employees in the PWU bargaining unit.

**As per the Collective Agreement, any permanent new hire in their bargaining unit must remain in their current position for at least twelve (12) months prior to commencing a new position.
If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by clicking on the apply button.
Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Alectra will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs, to the point of undue hardship.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

POSITION PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Supervisor Lines, this position is responsible for performing electrical and civil inspection services to ensure compliance with Alectra specifications, standards, policies, and design. The incumbent is also responsible for the coordination and direction of projects with external utilities, contractors, and internal departments to ensure project construction complies with specifications, standards, safety protocols, policies and design procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide quality assurance inspections, safety checks and provide timely and accurate “As constructed mark-up” drawings.
• Inspect the distribution system and materials used to ensure compliance with current Alectra standards and criteria.
• Create own “As constructed” drawings and review contractor and internal “As built” drawings to ensure compliance with Alectra standards, specifications and design.
• Booking out material for contractors from stores as required. Responsible for completing all inspection related documentation for each project.
• Organize conductor isolation with the Lines department for contractors working in close proximity to existing hydro plant.
• Collect plant asset data and GPS distribution facilities.
• Attend site meetings (pre-construction).
• Meet and collaborate with contractors and various Alectra employees to discuss nature of work and deviations from designs required to meet unforeseen field conditions and make informed decisions.
• Perform cable locate duties as required during regular hours and on call.
• Responsible for a working knowledge and understanding of and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time