Distribution Technician

FortisBC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Technician to ensure the safe installation and maintenance of gas systems. This role requires a commitment to safety, relevant experience in underground utilities, and strong customer relations skills. As part of a dynamic team, you'll be pivotal in responding to emergencies and fostering good relations with customers. Join a workforce dedicated to transforming energy landscapes and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package while contributing to a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant pipe fitting and underground utility experience.
• High school graduation and Gas B ticket required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe installation and maintenance of gas systems.
• Respond to emergencies and cooperate with first responders.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Underground utility experience

Customer relations

Emergency response

Safety awareness

Education

High school graduation

Gas B ticket

Class 5 driver's license

Job description

FortisBC Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Branch: Gas

Affiliation: IBEW

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Salary: $44.53 Hourly

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Workplace Flexibility: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

As a Distribution Technician with FortisBC, you play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of gas system assets. Your commitment to safety, experience in underground utilities and pipefitting, and ability to work as part of a team are essential qualities for success in this position.

In this role, you will:

• Complete internal training based on previous skills and experience, so you can safely install gas systems, along with operating and maintaining FortisBC distribution assets.
• Complete field coaching, skills building and evaluation.
• Start performing Distribution Technician tasks on your own and on a crew.
• Respond to emergencies while ensuring safety of the public, cooperating with first responders, internal departments, and other authorities.
• Foster good relations between the company and our customers, and with other team members.
  
  

What it takes:

• Relevant Experience: A minimum of two years’ relevant pipe fitting and/or underground utility field experience. This experience is crucial for understanding the practical aspects of the job.
• Education and Licenses: High school graduation. Minimum Gas B ticket. And a Class 5 driver's license and a clean driving abstract. This ensures that you can safely operate vehicles and equipment while performing your duties
• A willingness and ability to learn: Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of Gas Installation Systems, included comprehensive understanding of theory and operation of material and equipment related to gas operations.
• Customer relations skills: Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with customers, resolve, and deescalate conflict with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Emergency response skills: Demonstrated ability to remain calm and make effective, immediate decisions during emergency situations. This includes ensuring the safety of the public, contractors, and other employees
  
  

Additional Information

• This role has standby/on-call requirements based on operational needs.
• The successful candidate must adhere to the residency requirements of this position.
• This role has overtime requirements based on operational needs.
• This role has travel/out of town requirements based on operational needs.
• This position has a requirement to be clean-shaven as per WCB standards.
  
  

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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