Natural Gas Maintenance Person Training Program

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

• Be required to obtain a Utility Gas Fitter's Licence by completing the Manitoba Utility Gas Fitter's Licence exam. 
  Assist in the installation, construction, repair, maintenance and abandonment of natural gas pipelines and related facilities by performing specific tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to operate hand, power and hydraulic tools, instruments, squeezing equipment, power excavation equipment (e.g., backhoe, trenchers etc.) and pipeline stopping and tapping equipment in a safe and responsible manner. 
• Demonstrate knowledge in the installation, operation and maintenance of natural gas measurement, pressure control, and energy isolation devices.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of cathodic protection systems.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles of combustion, properties, and migration of natural gas by applying safety measures while working with and around natural gas.
• Learn and demonstrate safe relighting procedures for natural gas appliances.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner, performing minor checks and maintaining vehicles and equipment in good order.
• Work in a variety of settings in all weather conditions and working conditions both inside and outside such as domestic dwellings, commercial buildings, public property, streets, open fields and in excavations.

• High school graduate.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence and be capable of obtaining a Class 3 with air endorsement.
• It is the Corporation's preference that you regularly reside within the Winnipeg headquarters zone or within 40 km driving distance from it.  Upon becoming a qualified Natural Gas Maintenance Person, and during periods of standby, employees will reside within 40 km driving distance on all-weather roads to Portage and Main. (NOTE: Should this requirement cause the employee to incur incremental costs during periods of standby, such costs will be the employee's responsibility). You will be required to advise management of the location of your residence within the 40 minutes driving distance and update them of any changes in the future;
  OR
• For rural positions, the successful applicant will reside within the applicable Customer Service Centre geographical boundary and within a 50 kilometre travelling distance from their assembly point during periods of standby. (NOTE: In the event that this requirement causes the employee to incur incremental costs during periods of standby, such costs will be the employee's responsibility).
• Enjoy physically demanding work in all types of weather.
• Capable of working at heights on ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, roof tops and mechanical lifts.
• Be prepared to work with higher pressure natural gas and mechanical and electrical systems while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Be prepared to work in confined spaces, trenches and excavations with hazardous products while conforming to established safety procedures.
• Be prepared to periodically participate in a standby rotation.
• Be prepared to interact with customers as required.
• Previous experience in a trade requiring a mechanical aptitude would be considered an asset.

• A resume and cover letter; 
• High school and any post-secondary school transcripts or training certificates.