Instrumentation and Communication Work Leader

FortisBC; Surrey; On-site; CAD 154,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

FortisBC is seeking an Instrumentation and Communication Work Leader to guide the I&C Technologists in Surrey, BC. The role emphasizes system upgrades, SCADA and measurement installations, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead training, coordinate projects, and liaise with vendors and government bodies while maintaining QA programs and supporting the gas lab. A BC‑based technologist diploma and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post‑secondary technologist diploma in electronics engineering technology
• Technologist certification by Applied Sciences Technologists and Technicians of BC
• BC Electrical Branch Accredited Representative (IN/LO)
• Eight years of directly related experience
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate teams
• Strong computer literacy and analytical abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Liaison with utilities, government agencies, suppliers and contractors
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions
• Valid BC Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach I&C Technologists to ensure customer service and time management
• Plan and coordinate system upgrades, installations, and programs for SCADA, Telemetry, Stations, and Gas Instrumentation
• Develop procedures, perform testing, maintenance and calibration
• Lead committees, define user requirements, evaluate risks and provide solutions
• Calibrate, configure and repair instruments to meet regulations
• Develop and operate Quality Assurance programs
• Prepare training for technicians, contractors and admins
• Interpret drawings and record system modifications
• Maintain vendor, gas utility and government liaison networks
• Witness inspections at gas stations and vendor facilities
• Stay updated on technology, safety, and regulations
• Operate regulator stations for maintenance and emergencies
• Support Gas lab with odorant sampling
• Perform minor duties including driving as needed

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electronics engineering technology diploma

AScT BC technologist certification

BC Electrical Branch Accredited Representative

Tools

SCADA

Instrumentation software

Measurement devices

Job description

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Instrumentation and Communication Work Leader

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: MoveUP
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary: $3,794.00 Bi-weekly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
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 delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and coaching to the I&C Technologists in order to develop and maintain strong customer service and time management skills, ensure even work flow and consistency of effort.
• Implements and coordinates system upgrades, new installations, and operation and maintenance programs related to Communications, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Telemetry, Stations, Gas Odorization, and Measurement Installations. These duties include:
  • planning and coordinating system developments
  • developing, implementing and conducting, maintenance, and calibration programs
  • configures and develops software for the equipment listed above
  • troubleshoots system failures and determines the need for and arranges for or conducts repairs
  • develops work procedures and instructions
  • identifies user requirements/problems and recommends possible solutions
• Assumes a leadership role on committees involved with performing a full range of complex technical and statistical functions. Duties include:
  • establishing user requirements
  • performing evaluation and acceptance tests
  • gathering and analysis of data;
  • evaluating the risk of various alternatives;
  • analyzing data, and researching discrepancies, and,
  • providing recommendations and implementing solutions.
• Calibrates, configures, repairs, installs and utilizes various instruments and measurement devices to ensure compliance with provincial and federal requirements. This includes gas testing equipment, and involves proximity to toxic gases.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and operating Quality Assurance program(s).
• Prepares and presents training sessions to technicians, technologists, trades people, contractors, trainers and administrators
• Interprets and notes changes on drawings to record modifications and improvements to the systems.
• Establishes and maintains liaisons with vendors, gas utilities, government agencies, professional associations, standards organizations, internal and external customers, including:
  • discussing business practices, mutual needs, concerns and activities;
  • coordinating, negotiating, implementing and monitoring work and
  • maintaining liaison with other specialists as required.
• Witnesses and conducts inspections at large gas sales stations and vendor facilities in order to ensure the accuracy and quality of measurement systems and equipment.
• Maintains a current knowledge of new developments in technology, safety, quality, and regulations by attending conferences, seminars, and reviewing technical papers.
• As required, manually controls regulator stations, or other parts of gas system for maintenance of instrumentation or emergency purposes ; determines optimum control mode setting by analytical or experimental techniques and adjusts the equipment accordingly.
• Provides support for the Gas lab by providing odorant survey sampling.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties including driving a vehicle which do not affect the rating of the job.

Requirements

• Completion of recognized post‑secondary technologist diploma program in an appropriate electronics engineering technology, or equivalent education.
• Certified, at the technologist level, by the Applied Sciences Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia.
• Certified by the BC Electrical Branch as an IN or LO Accredited Representative, or equivalent.
• Eight (8) years directly related relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in the following areas:
  • Motivates self and co-workers to contribute to achieving department and corporate objectives
  • Models desired behaviors and guides others to achieve their best
  • Applies knowledge of how the functional area supports and impacts customers and the company
  • Takes personal responsibility and action to meet the customer’s expectations
  • Takes initiative to proactively address and prevent problems
  • Actively generates and utilizes weekly and monthly planning activities
  • Analyses the contributing factors and impacts of a problematic situation and implements an appropriate solution.
  • Achieves performance objectives through process improvement, removing inefficiencies and establishing high standards
  • Introduces employees and customers to new ideas based on thorough knowledge of area.
• Sound computer literacy including advanced knowledge of application software used in the department.
• Demonstrated superior analytical abilities and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated superior oral, written communications and presentation skills.
• Liaison experience with utility companies, government agencies, suppliers, contractors and industry associations
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Valid British Columbia Driver's Licence.

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 .