Planning & Design Technologist

at  FortisBC

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: IBEW
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary: $41.21 Hourly
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.2 million customers.
We’re actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.’s energy landscape. As one of BC’s Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,600 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let’s shape a brighter future for B.C.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License.
• Completion of a recognized post-secondary technology diploma in an appropriate discipline; or acceptable equivalent.
• Certified (or eligible for certification) at the technologist level by the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia.
• Two (2) years directly related, relevant experience.
• Experience performing civil surveying is an asset.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including familiarity with applications software in use in the department, including SAP, CAD, GIS, scheduling applications, CAFE, and the MS Office suite of applications.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of gas distribution systems and installation practices, utilization and installation codes.
• Knowledge of design and layout of municipal services, including water, sewer, telephone and power.
• Cost estimating.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

This position has 5 automatic wage increases that occur on 12 month service intervals:

• Starting wage: $41.21
• Step 1 - after 12 months: $42.82
• Step 2 - after 24 months: $44.45
• Step 3 - after 36 months: $46.09
• Step 4 - after 48 months: $47.78
• Step 5 - after 60 months: $49.38

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 life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
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

• Co-ordinates the installation of main extensions and services by preparing work orders and service orders, ensuring all approvals are obtained and all foreign utilities are noted.
• Stake service and main extensions ensuring proper standards are maintained and installations are assigned offsets.
• Maintain a continuous record as to the status of each work order and service order.
• Liaise with other utilities and municipalities to overcome problems resulting from the installation of mains and services.
• Provide advice as to the location of mains and services to other utilities and municipalities and project department employees and assist them where required.
• Prepare documentation and data required for road crossings, rail crossings and easements and follow-up to ensure approvals are obtained.
• Document and follow up construction orders, work orders, etc. to ensure all approvals are obtained and that as-builts are received when the projects are completed.
• Maintain plan record files for all work completed.