Engineering Technologist - Gas Design

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.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Complete Engineering designs, drawings, bill of materials and installation procedures for additions or modifications to the company's natural gas distribution system. Initiate, write and updates design records as required.
• Identify long lead materials for designs and assist in preparation of purchasing specifications and material management.
• Compile cost estimates for new distribution systems in RUCES, using information on unit labour and material rates.
• Maintain and enhance existing distribution design and drafting systems.
• Complete review of third-party construction drawings to identify potential conflicts with existing or proposed natural gas plant. 
• Support Gas Planning for distribution system optimization.
• Maintain organized, detailed files for all information generated; including details of all input data, the source of the data, and all assumptions used.
• Initiate a hydraulic analysis for all new distribution system additions.
• Prepare monthly reports for all projects.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with co-workers, customers, outside agencies and authorities, suppliers of equipment and services, and the general public on work related matters as required.
• Manage and organize required third-party approvals for projects.
• Work primarily in an office environment. Will occasionally be required to conduct field visits to obtain technical information.

• Possess a two year Mechanical or Civil Technology diploma from a recognized college which is eligible for Mechanical or Civil Technology CET designation, plus a minimum of three years of direct experience in natural gas distribution design, including project coordination, cost estimation, and compliance with industry standards, codes and regulatory requirements; 
  OR 
• Eligibility for certification at the Technologist level as a Mechanical or Civil Technologist by CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba), plus a minimum of three years of direct experience in natural gas distribution design, including project coordination, cost estimation, and compliance with industry standards, codes and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer system including the use of eGIS, RUCES, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other technical and analytical programs. Experience with AutoCAD and AutoPLANT would be an asset. 
• Knowledge of the corporation's gas distribution system as well as gas design standards and materials would be an asset.
• Familiar with and demonstrated adherence to Manitoba Hydro's Safety Manual and other approved practices and procedures.
• Possession of a current valid Manitoba's Driver's Licence, Class 5.