Technologist 1 - Capacity Planning

Affiliation : MoveUP

Employment Status : Full-Time Temporary

Salary : $37.97 Hourly

Short-term Incentive Eligible : No

Workplace Flexibility : No

Temp Duration : 12 Months

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 with a diverse team of over 2,800 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

• Prepares capital plans for distribution assets, including but not limited to transmission pressure laterals, stations (TP / IP, TP / DP, IP / DP), intermediate pressure lines, and distribution piping, by : Obtaining long-term demand forecasts;
• Allocating gas load growth to areas;
• Tracking actual against forecast demand growth and identifying any variance;
• Identifying system capacity shortfalls;
• Developing long-term capital improvement alternatives;
• Performing hydraulic analyses;
• Performing cost-of-service analyses;
• Identifying the long-term least cost of service options;
• Documenting long-term capital improvement recommendations, and;

Developing and documenting detailed 5-year capital plans and budgets.

Identifying customers affected by system damage, and sizing emergency bypass

Identifying shutdown window, sizing bypass and reviewing system hydraulics for planned Operations and Maintenance procedures.

Verifying accuracy of hydraulic models against actual system data by means of winter load analysis and pressure survey.

Reviewing past winter capacity shortages.

Identifying emergency sectionalization areas.

Preparing and presenting distribution system capacity status and operational plans to Operations personnel.

Performing cost-of-service analyses to identify the long-term least cost of service option.

Requirements

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 page for additional information.

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