CUSTOMER METERING TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

at  Manitoba Hydro

GREAT BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life
  and community.
  Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
  exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba’s best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
  commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
  We are seeking a permanent Customer Metering Technician Trainee to join our Electrical Insulation & Laboratory Services
  Department in Winnipeg, Manitoba

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering, Industrial Instrumentation Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology from an

approved community college or technical institution.

• Ability to work cooperatively in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner with co-workers, customers, and outside agencies

following the standards, procedures, and policies of the company.

• Attend and satisfactorily complete training courses as assigned.
• Physically capable of performing duties associated with the position.

• Assists in preparing engineering designs and performs engineering analyses within scope of qualifications and experience.
• Assists in installing, maintaining, inspecting, and adjusting as required, measuring and control equipment such as pressure

transmitters, recorders, remote metering, automatic controls, test equipment, and related equipment.

• Assists in devising and installing special circuits or mechanisms to improve existing equipment and solve field problems.
• Demonstrates ability and familiarity with the operation of personal computers in entering, processing, and retrieving data.
• Demonstrates ability in the safe and responsible use of hand and power tools, test equipment, and power equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to use and interpret instruments, and electronic monitoring systems related to the operation of natural

gas systems.

• Demonstrates familiarity with purpose and function gas piping and tubing, fitting techniques, and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and properties of natural gas.
• Repairs, calibrates, and final tests all types of industrial meters.
• Assists Government Inspectors when necessary.
• Accurately and concisely records data pertaining to commercial and industrial meter installations.
• Assists in the training of junior personnel.
• Prepares commercial and industrial meters, indexes, and instrumentation for installation.
• Maintains parts inventory of commercial and industrial meters.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and accurately, in writing and orally, with co-workers, customers, outside consultants,

agencies, and general public on work-related matters as required.

• Operates vehicles in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner, performing minor checks and maintaining vehicle in good

and clean condition; drives defensively; reports vehicle and equipment defects and accidents.

• Responsible for the neat and orderly housekeeping of work area, equipment, buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
• Works in the Meter Shop and in a variety of other settings, such as commercial, industrial, and public buildings on the field

work sites.

• Works safely in all weather conditions and special working conditions related to the gas industry.