Measurement and Controls Technician - Kitchener, Canada - City of Kitchener

City of Kitchener

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Kitchener, Canada

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Description

Measurement and Control

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**Technician

Competition Number

Job Code
7054

Posting Date
July 11, 2023

Closing Date
July 26, 2023 (at 6:00pm)

Job Status
Permanent Full-Time

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City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.
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Responsibilities:

Ensures continued safe and accurate supply of natural gas to the City of Kitchener and its customers by maintaining pressure and flow recording devices.
While working with a team, will install, repair, calibrate and maintain pressure regulation, measurement devices and communication equipment in accordance with regulations and internal standards.
Program, test and monitor all electronic measurement and communication devices (e.g., flow computers, electronic volume correctors, wireless LTE modems, pulse outputs etc.) ensuring proper operation and accuracy.
Program and oversee Total Data Services (TDS) pressure monitoring portal.
Investigate and troubleshoot metering issues identified through Revenue/billing.
Provide technical support for Measurement investigation and resolution of billing problems.
Collect, maintain, and enter data in Clevest, including accurate completion of all relevant documentation and creating work orders.
Collect, maintain, and enter data in SAP regarding seal groups, seal extensions, meter, instrument, and module replacements, along with the creation of SAP service orders.
Prepare SAP reports related to pressure regulation and measurement.
As a team member, ensure own and other team member's compliance to all policies and procedures.
Work safely around customer property, construction sites and private property, backhoes, excavators, and directional drills etc.
Provide technical guidance and training to staff and contractors on meter inventory management and measurement standards. Including SAP and Clevest related transactions.
Provide recommendations related to the purchasing of new measurement, communication, and control devices.
Assist with budget, purchasing of all metering devices and maintenance of meter inventory management system.
Support the small meter sampling program with the Contractor as well as the meter replacement process.
Oversee the shipping of pallets to Fortis for meter refurbishment
Perform regular audits to verify quantities/ meter status within the meter inventory management system.
Perform regular checks to verify quantities/meter status within the meter inventory management system.
Check meter sets in the field to verify information as required.
Perform meter movement and meter pallet transactions within SAP and/or Clevest.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have a 2year diploma in electronics/instrumentation or a related field.
Valid MTO class "G" driver's license in good standing.
Advanced knowledge of office related skills and duties including products/programs such as Honeywell, SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of mechanical equipment and electrical controls is required.
Must have demonstrated ability to evaluate conditions quickly and accurately for decision making purposes.
Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
Must have demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must have a strong attention to detail.
Must have highly developed interpersonal skills to train and provide guidance to others.
Must be willing to vary work hours and perform on call duties to support business operations.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Ability to create work related procedures.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (Measurement Canada) as it relates to gas meters is an asset.
Experience with instrumentation and/or measurement equipment is an asset.
Working knowledge of gas measurement systems would be an asset.
Must be reliable with good attitude and employment record.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at

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or ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.