Veridian Connections Inc. safely and reliably delivers electricity to more than 110,000 customers in the Cities of Pickering and Belleville, the Towns of Ajax, Port Hope and Gravenhurst, and the communities of Uxbridge, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Port Perry, Beaverton, Sunderland and Cannington. Veridian Connections Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Veridian Corporation. The City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington and the City of Belleville jointly own Veridian Corporation.
ASSET MANAGEMENT & PLANNING TECHNICIAN
Reporting to the Manager, Planning & Maintenance in the Asset Services - Engineering department, this position will:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in gathering, developing and maintaining key asset condition information used in the capital planning process.
Participate in the development of procedures and processes to collect and maintain data records.
Complete Business case documentation, supported with comparisons to alternate solutions.
Prepare detailed estimates and initial drawings for future Capital projects for use in preparation of accurate budgets.
Analyze previous projects costs, compare to estimate to understand where discrepancies exist and improve process.
Identify impacts that may affect construction scheduling such as distribution system loading or backup security, or long lead equipment procurement.
Compile and maintain the Capital project plan through entry of information of data into reporting systems, such as Great Plains, Worktech and Excel as appropriate.
Produce capital budget update documents/summary reports to be used in Quarterly Capital project reviews.
Complete detailed analyses of Veridian Asset Condition with information gathered from regular maintenance activities and special inspections, if required, and incorporate appropriate replacement/upgrade plans in the annual Capital program.
Review and update ongoing Maintenance program and data collection requirements.
Ensure that “as built” conditions are reflected in drawings, files, system operating maps and the Geographic Information System for all equipment and projects as assigned.
Assist Distribution Engineer in completion of fault level requests, fusing coordination studies and update of reports.
Be familiar with CEA, CSA, IHSA (was E&USA), ESA, IEEE, NETA etc.
Prepare and issue material lists, cost estimates, inspections, work orders, work instructions, maps and drawings for assigned maintenance programs and activities.
Prepare, issue, review and recommend for award Requests for Pricing (RFPs) for programs/activities to be completed by outside contractors.
Manage assigned maintenance programs/activities through ongoing administration and monitoring of activities, progress, costs and billing completed by both company staff and outside contractors.
Assess contractor performance and address any non-compliances.
Regular site visits/inspections of contractors required with particular emphasis on compliance with appropriate health and safety practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
5 to 7 years relevant experience and 2 years Community College or equivalent.
Must be registered with OACETT as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist in the Province of Ontario in the Electrical discipline or a graduate of a full time college course in electrical technology that would lead to certification.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resume to hr@veridian.on.ca by November 30, 2015. Applicants please note that accommodations are provided upon request. PLEASE QUOTE POSITION TITLE THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL. Please note only candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in Veridian.
November 12, 2015