MEASUREMENT TECHNICIAN

BRANDON, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Shifts are four – nine hour shifts per week.

• Prepare designs, perform technical analyses within scope of qualifications and experience in accordance with company approved standards.
• Install, maintain, inspect and adjust as required, measuring and control equipment such as pressure transmitters, recorders, remote metering, automatic controls, pressure regulators, pressure reliefs, odorizers and related equipment.
• Devise and install special circuits or mechanisms to improve existing equipment and solve field problems.
• Demonstrate ability and familiarity with the operation of computer terminals and personal computers in entering, processing and retrieving data.
• Demonstrate ability in the safe and responsible use of office equipment, hand and power tools, test equipment, power equipment, maintaining tools and equipment in good condition. 
• Demonstrate ability to use and interpret instruments, electric and electronic monitoring systems related to operation of systems; analyse content and parameters of natural gas.
• Demonstrate familiarity with purpose and function of cathodic protection, gas piping and tubing, fitting techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrate familiarity with emergency procedures in distribution, transmission systems, storage facilities and gate station facilities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and properties of natural gas as related to combustion, analysis and emergency procedures for gas leak control and firefighting.
• Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately, in writing and orally, with co-workers, customers, outside consultants, agencies and general public on work-related matters as required.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and responsible manner, performing minor checks and maintaining vehicle in good and clean condition; drive defensively; report vehicle and equipment defects and accidents.
• Responsible for the neat and orderly housekeeping of work area, equipment, buildings, grounds and vehicles.
• Work in a variety of settings both inside and outside on transmission and distribution lines, at commercial and industrial sites, in regulator and gate stations and areas related to these functions.
• Work safely in all weather conditions and special working conditions related to the gas industry.
• Provide standby duties as required.

• Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology Diploma with a minimum of two years directly related experience.
• OR
• Grade 12 and a Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) in the Red Seal trade, Instrumentation and Control Technician Journeyperson plus a minimum of two years' experience as a Journeyperson.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a safe, courteous and responsible manner with co-workers, customers and outside agencies following the standards, procedures and policies of the Company.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete training courses as assigned.
• Physically capable of performing all the duties of the position.
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence, Class 5.