Senior Inspector / Alectra Utilities - Markham

The Opportunity

Job Posting Number : 2024-250

2024-250

Position : Senior Inspector

Senior Inspector

Location : Markham (Addiscott)

Markham (Addiscott)

Reports to : Supervisor, Lines

Supervisor, Lines

Business Group : Business Group Name

Business Group Name

Division : Division Name

Division Name

Hours per Week : Rate of Pay :

Rate of Pay :

$33.06 / hr-$53.25 / hr

Number of Openings : Union :

Union : Position Purpose :

Position Purpose :

Reporting to the Supervisor Lines, this position is responsible for performing electrical and civil inspection services to ensure compliance with Alectra specifications, standards, policies, and design.

The incumbent is also responsible for the coordination and direction of projects with external utilities, contractors, and internal departments to ensure project construction complies with specifications, standards, policies and design procedures.

Perform additional Senior duties as outlined below.

Responsibilities :

• Perform all duties as described in the Inspector job description.
• Attend site meetings (pre-construction) and hold work permits on job site when required.
• Access energized transformers, switchgears and obtain hold-offs when required.
• Performing and documenting contractor safety audits.
• Inspecting, managing and documenting the performance of contractors while installing maintaining or working near the distribution plant.
• Responsible for a working knowledge and understanding of and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system.

Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures.

The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies :

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Journeyperson Powerline Technician certificate or Journeyman Underground Power Cable Technician or equivalent.
• Certified in the Utility Safety Rules and Utility Work Protection Code.
• Requires working knowledge of the OHSA, O.Reg. 22 / 04, Alectra Construction Verification Program, and other safety-related regulations.
• Electrical knowledge.
• Strong understanding of ESA rules and regulations as applicable to the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years related experience.
• Three (3) years Journeyman experience preferred.

Skills / Abilities / Competencies

• Proficient computer skills.
• Must hold and maintain a valid class G driver's license.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and civil drawings.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with co-workers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company.

Working Conditions

Work involves considerable levels of unpleasant conditions or hazards, resulting in moderate discomfort or risk of danger - work is performed predominately outdoors.

How to Apply

First consideration will be given to permanent employees in the PWU bargaining unit.

As per the Collective Agreement, any permanent new hire in their bargaining unit must remain in their current position for at least twelve (12) months prior to commencing a new position.

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by visiting our Careers page at https : / / www.alectra.com / careers .

Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates.

Alectra will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs, to the point of undue hardship .

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.