Pipeline & Right of Way Inspector

FortisBC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join FortisBC as a Pipeline & Right of Way Inspector, where you'll ensure public safety and adherence to regulations related to high-pressure pipelines. The position requires strong communication skills and a relevant technician certificate, offering competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Support for lifelong career development

Encouragement of volunteerism

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized post-secondary technician certificate required.
• Three years of utility construction experience with natural gas line locating.
• Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with permit requirements and safety regulations.
• Prepare and issue stop work orders for unauthorized work.
• Conduct on-site evaluations and manage documentation for BC1 Calls.

Skills

Verbal Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary technician certificate in civil engineering technology or petroleum technology

Tools

Computer systems operations

Job description

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Pipeline & Right of Way Inspector

Location:

Kelowna, BC, CA

Affiliation: MoveUP
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary: $2,738.00
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 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

This position interacts with FortisBC, contractors, consultants, property owners and the public with respect to proactively preventing damage to FortisBC High Pressure pipelines and assets. This position ensures adherence to work permits and helps monitor for encroachments, unauthorized activities on rights of way and in road allowances to ensure public and worker safety, pipeline integrity and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a FortisBC representative on site.
• Under the direction of management;
  
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with permit requirements, standards, and safety regulations for work around FortisBC high-pressure assets.
  • Respond to assigned BC 1 Calls.
  • Follow established guidelines and procedures, in compliance with standards and safety regulations, to locate FortisBC high pressure pipelines and assets, which requires the use of maps and locating equipment.
  • Responsible for preparing and issuing stop work orders related to unauthorized work or work that is not compliant with permits.
• Responsible for effectively scheduling their day-to-day activities, completion, and documentation of their work for BC1 Call and Permits related to working around their assigned FortisBC assets.
• Assists FortisBC with on-site evaluations of pipelines, right of way, boundaries, soil conditions, encroachments, unauthorized activities, and vegetation management.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties, which do not affect the rating of the job.

Requirements

• Completion of recognized post-secondary technician certificate, preferably in civil engineering technology or petroleum technology.
• Three (3) years directly related relevant utility construction experience with the ability to conduct natural gas line locating. Advanced knowledge of Canadian Standards Association Z662,
• Pipeline Act of BC and Regulations, WorkSafe regulations. (Successful completion of a test to confirm locate ability will be required)
• Working knowledge of computer systems operations, environment, peripherals and various applications software in use in the department.
• Sound verbal communications and interpersonal skills. Must be capable of making formal presentations when required.
• Sound analytical, organizational and written communications skills including the ability to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors as required to prepare and compose a variety of external and internal correspondence and process inquiries.
• Ability to deal effectively with customers, resolve, and deescalate conflict with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner (written and verbal)
• Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s license.

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 .