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Distribution Technician

Location: Cranbrook, BC, CA

Job Status: Full-Time Regular

Salary: $40.87 Hourly

Workplace Flexibility: No

Responsibilities:

• Function as a Customer Service Technician and Distribution Mechanic.
• Perform oxy-fuel welding procedures when required and trained.
• Safely install, commission, alter, survey, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair gas distribution and transmission systems.
• Offer technical and promotional advice to customers, demonstrating knowledge of natural gas advantages.
• Conduct follow-up maintenance and troubleshooting on gas-burning equipment.
• Construct, test, and certify piping installations, metering, and gas pressure regulating equipment.
• Handle emergency incidents, including fires, explosions, and unplanned outages, cooperating with authorities.
• Operate portable L.N.G. vaporization equipment and overhaul mechanical components.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment associated with gas delivery.

Education

• High school graduation.

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ relevant utility field experience.

Qualification

• For those without a valid Utility Ticket, Provincial Grade B gasfitters license or higher certification may be required.$

• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to apply knowledge of Gas Installation and Distribution Systems.
• Ability to operate power-operated equipment, hand tools, and technological assets used in gas operations.
• Ability to make effective decisions during emergency situations.
• Demonstrated safe work habits and adherence to safety regulations.
• Ability to learn pipefitting and meter setting.
• Ability to deal effectively with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• May be required to obtain relevant welding certification within twelve (12) months.
• Ability to perform physical duties pertaining to this role.
• Clear communication skills in both verbal and written form.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, additional hours, and standby/shift rotation.

• Standby/On-call requirements based on operational needs.
• Residency requirements must be adhered to.
• Overtime requirements based on operational needs.

Travel/Transportation

• Travel/out-of-town requirements based on operational needs.
• Clean-shaven requirement as per WCB standards