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Career Opportunity


JOURNEYPERSON - MEASUREMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

File No.:

UK-2008-028

Closing:

July 23, 2008

Hours:

Full time 40 hours per week

Salary:

$20.46 - $29.73/hour

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will select, purchase, install, maintain and repair meters and metering related equipment for the operation of electric, water and gas utility services. The incumbent will refer to drawings to complete work and troubleshooting manuals to problem-solve power quality problems. The incumbent will write reports, standard operating procedures, letters, and liaise with other departments to obtain and share information. In addition, the incumbent will provide support for the stable operations of Utilities Kingston's SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems for all utilities.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2-year diploma from an accredited community college in an Electronic, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering field.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Journeyperson Measurement and Communications certification status (4-year training program) and a G2 Gas Certificate.
  • Experience in an electrical environment, investigating and remediating power quality problems. Experience analyzing consumptive and power quality data. Experience in a utilities environment will be considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with analyzing equipment, computer and communication systems. Candidates should identify all systems with which they have experience.
  • Electrical awareness training will be considered an asset.
  • Valid CPR/First Aid, or ability to obtain this certification.
  • Valid Class "G" driver's licence valid in Ontario.

Skills, Abilities, Special Physical Demands:

  • Ability to learn specialized software.
  • Ability to use intermediate mathematical skills to complete estimations.
  • Ability to work in varied environments including confined spaces and in adverse weather conditions.
  • Self-motivation. Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. Effective teamwork skills. Good verbal and written communication skills.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a CPIC check (criminal record check) at their own expense as a condition of employment.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to obtain a Journeyperson, Measurement and Communications certificate of qualifications, a G2 gas certificate and maintain Class "G" driver's licence throughout employment.

Please apply quoting the File No, using one of the following methods, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date:

Human Resources Coordinator,
1211 John Counter blvd., P.O. Box 790
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 4X7
E-mail: hruk@utilitieskingston.com.

We are an employment equity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Eligibility for competitions including short-listing will be based on information provided in your application or resume. You must demonstrate how your qualifications, training and experience relate to this position.


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