Technical Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Hydro
Description
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
WINNIPEG
_ Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers_
_ Great Benefits_
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Definedbenefit pension plan.
- Nineday work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life
- and community.
- Flextime and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on
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.
We are seeking a Technical Assistant to join our Distribution Engineering Department. Under the general direction of the Design
Engineer, the incumbent will prepare complex detailed engineering designs for work orders involving overhead and underground
distribution systems. The incumbent will exercise independent judgement on design alternatives and consult with internal and
external stakeholders on project designs and scheduling.
_ Responsibilities:
_
- As a technical specialist in distribution systems, design and prepare work order packages (construction drawings, bills of
distribution systems extensions and modifications; all with consideration for existing standards pertaining to safety,
economics, efficiency of operation, and future expansion.
- Prepare and evaluate alternative conceptual designs for complex and longterm electrical distribution additions and
- Investigate and utilize new and emerging technologies to develop unique designs necessary to serve complex and changing
- Liaise with Distribution Planning staff, Property, Apparatus Maintenance, Operations, Customer Service, and Construction on
- Determine requirements, obtain, or negotiate for offers of land purchase, easement, tree trimming, brush clearing, permission
to Property Department for formal acquisition of easements and land purchase.
- Consult, negotiate, and coordinate with other internal departments and external authorities on jointuse projects regarding
companies, gas utilities, railways, pipeline utilities, Manitoba Infrastructure, Land Developers, and Transport Canada.
- Provide comprehensive advice as required to Distribution Construction and other customers on alternative designs.
- Take the lead on section training for all aspects of the Design TA function and provide this training to Design TA's and other
including leveraging recorded media where its most efficient to do so.
- Conduct field visits with Construction, Operations, Customer Service, Apparatus Maintenance, and the public to evaluate
- Review "As Built" drawings to verify the accuracy of the drawings and the correct completion of the field work."
_ Qualifications_
- Longterm electrical apprenticeship resulting in PLT or Journeyperson Certificate plus successful completion of Distribution
- MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Reference Code:
CO
underground electrical distribution systems.
OR
- A two year diploma in Electrical, or Civil Technology, or Design Drafting from an institute of recognized standing and
experience in the design of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Proven comprehensive knowledge of the Corporation's electrical distribution systems, including materials and design
- Strong technical aptitude in electrical distribution systems with emphasis on engineering practices, calculations, methods, and
- Demonstrated ability in designing and staging large scale major projects consisting of multiple phases and inservice dates.
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