April 23, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Senior Inspector

Organization:
Alectra Utilities Corporation
Region:
Canada, Ontario, Markham
End of contest:
March 31, 2021
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Inspector
Description
Job Posting Number: 2021-076

Reporting to the Supervisor Lines, this position is responsible for performing electrical and civil inspection services to ensure compliance with Alectra specifications, standards, policies, and design.  The incumbent is also responsible for the coordination and direction of projects with external utilities, contractors, and internal departments to ensure project construction complies with specifications, standards, policies and design procedures. Perform additional Senior duties as outlined below.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all duties as described in the Inspector job description.
  • Attend site meetings (pre-construction) and hold work permits on job site when required.
  • Access energized transformers, switchgears and obtain hold-offs when required.
  • Performing and documenting contractor safety audits.
  • Inspecting, managing and documenting the performance of contractors while installing maintaining or working near the distribution plant.
  • Responsible for a working knowledge and understanding of company safety policies and procedures, utility specific work protection codes, utility work practices; will make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with such policies and procedures; ensures all work is performed in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, company policies and procedures, Utility Work Protection Code, OHSA and safe work practices that apply to the work being performed; will adhere to the internal responsibility system; reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using company procedures.

Education & Specialized Knowledge

  • Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
  • Journeyperson Powerline Technician certificate or Journeyman Underground Power Cable Technician  or equivalent
  • Certified in the Utility Safety Rules and Utility Work Protection Code
  • Requires working knowledge of the OHSA, O.Reg. 22/04, Alectra Construction Verification Program, and other safety-related regulations
  • Electrical knowledge
  • Strong understanding  of ESA rules and regulations as applicable to the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution systems

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years' related experience
  • Preference would be for candidates with 3 years of Journeyman experience

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

  • Proficient computer skills
  • Must hold and maintain a valid class G driver's license
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and civil drawings
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company

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Contact

Alectra Utilities Corporation

55 John Street North

Hamilton

Ontario Canada

www.alectrautilities.com