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Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full time, permanent Field Gas Technician working out of Kincardine, Ontario. 

The Field Gas Technician is accountable for the skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of natural gas meters and services, mains and other natural gas distribution infrastructure. This includes customer service related field tasks and 24 hour emergency response.

This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates.

What you’d be responsible for

• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics, including meeting customer expectations, operational effectiveness, and efficiency outcomes such as productivity, quality, reliability, and on time delivery.
• Installing and exchanging meters, regulators and valves and complete inspections at customer locations. Coordinating with the customer care team and dispatching to ensure work is organized, efficient and timely.  
• Responding to customer calls and emergencies including service interruptions, leaks, carbon monoxide and line strikes and participating in the after-hours on-call rotation.
• Coordinating with fire departments, police, TSSA and other first responders and local authorities as required.
• Monitoring conditions within the natural gas distribution system and making system adjustments as required.
• Completing regular inspections, maintenance and repairs of valves, regulators, meters and other infrastructure at stations and other facilities within the system.
• Coordinating tie-in, commissioning and start-up of new mains and services with construction resources.
• Locating gas mains and services for 3rd-parties working near the utility’s infrastructure, as requested through Ontario One Call or other means. Investigating line strikes and completing damage reports.
• Playing a key role in operating and maintaining the assets and facilities by maintaining positive relationships and communicating effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders throughout the ENGLP South Bruce franchise area.
• Demonstrating a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.

What’s required to be successful

• Grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent
• Ontario TSSA Gas Technician Certificate (G1 or G2) or equivalent
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License
• Solid understanding of natural gas distribution and/or gas systems
• Working knowledge of legislation and safety codes related to residential, commercial and industrial natural gas fueled equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: OSH

Class: 3984

Wage: $38.50 per hour

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Application deadline:October 18, 2024

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.