Operations Technician Qualifying Position (OTQP)

SaskEnergy; Maidstone; On-site; CAD 97,107,024 - 109,105,920; Full time

Job summary

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified Operations Technician Qualifying Position (OTQP) to assist in installation, operation, and maintenance of the natural gas system. Under supervision, you will progress from trainee to qualified level, handling customer service, emergency responses, and field work while ensuring safety and adherence to industry standards.

The role involves travel, standing by for emergencies, and joining Saskatchewan's natural gas distribution team with a focus on reliable service

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Pre-Qualifying Assessment.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Physically fit (documented by a doctor's certificate recognizing job requirements).

Responsibilities

• Service, activate and re-activate gas appliances and equipment.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, trouble calls and emergencies with corrective measures.
• Gather and record data on service installations and distribution layouts.
• Prepare applications and coordinate service and main extensions, alterations and retirements.
• Perform leak detection on corporate and customer gas lines.
• Promote safe and efficient use of natural gas; maintain public relations.
• Support development and delivery of corporate and area initiatives.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, operate and repair gas system facilities and equipment.
• Build, install and remove meters and regulators; read meters; repair leaks; connect/disconnect services.
• Locate underground facilities and inspect excavation work for protection.
• Read and interpret facility maps; update as needed.
• Inspect and maintain corporate facilities, offices, sites, vehicles, equipment.
• Perform administrative duties: ordering supplies, updating records and files.
• Inspect contractors' work for compliance and safety.
• Adhere to safety protocols and report non-compliance safety situations.

Skills

Physically fit

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Pre-Qualifying Assessment

Job description

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team. The Operations Technician Qualifying Position (OTQP), under the guidance of qualified Technicians, performs duties as trained from the trainee level to the qualified working level in the installation, operation, and maintenance gas system facilities, including the delivery of customer services, in accordance with standards, specifications and accepted industry practices. The emphasis on certain aspects of the work varies by location. The OTQP can perform work independently upon completion of training module progression and field verification. As a potential first responder, this includes implementing sound decisions in emergency situations.

Position Details Union – This position is permanent full time.

• Service, activate and re-activate gas appliances and equipment.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, trouble calls and emergency situations providing or recommending corrective measures.
• Gather and record data on service installations and distribution layouts.
• Prepare applications and coordinate the delivery for service and main extensions, alterations and retirements.
• Perform leak detection procedures on Corporate and customer gas lines.
• Promote and maintain good public relations, by promoting the safe and efficient use of natural gas.
• Support and participate in the development, marketing, promotion and delivery of Corporate and Area initiatives.
• Perform maintenance, trouble shooting, operation and repair of gas system facilities and associated equipment.
• Build, install and remove meters and regulators; perform piping modifications; read meters; locate and repair gas leaks; connect and disconnect services.
• Locate underground facilities and inspect excavation work to ensure underground facilities are protected.
• Read and interpret facility maps and drawings as required for work assignments and as needed provide information for updating.
• Inspect and perform maintenance duties on Corporate facilities, offices, sites, vehicles and equipment.
• Perform administrative duties including ordering supplies, preparing, updating and maintaining accurate Corporate and/or Area programs, records, manuals, systems and files.
• Inspect the work of contractors/excavators to ensure the integrity of all Corporate facilities and compliance with specifications and standards.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and safe work practices identifying and reporting non-compliance safety situations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Pre-Qualifying Assessment.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Physically Fit (documented by a doctor's certificate recognizing job requirements).

Additional Information

Travel, including overnight stays away from bid headquarters is required on occasion. This job requires significant travel time. This job may be subject to standby. This job is safety sensitive, and as such, is subject to the provisions of the Drug and Alcohol Policy (Pre-Employment or Pre-Placement for Safety Sensitive Positions).

Closing Date August 24, 2026 Hourly Rate Range $33.89 ($5,497.64) - $38.06 ($6,174.09) #LI-POST

We are Saskatchewan's natural gas distribution company. Together with TransGas, our natural gas transmission and storage subsidiary, we provide convenience, comfort and reliable natural gas service for our customers. We offer an array of challenging career opportunities throughout the province, an attractive total rewards package and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We also value and supports a diverse workforce. We invite you to join our team!