Company Summary:
NBM Engineering proudly provides premier engineering services to hydro utilities and telecommunications industries. Trust is at the heart of what we do, as we partner with our clients to provide creative, integrated and forward-thinking solutions.
Role:
The Damage Prevention Technician will identify, locate and mark underground hydro utility infrastructure by referencing utility prints and using specific locating equipment, and document the findings in a clear manner. The Damage Prevention Technician is a self-motivated, independent worker who is committed to safety.
Key duties include:
1. Locate underground hydro utility infrastructure and designate utility locations using locating equipment
2. Read and understand hydro utility maps, prints and aerial imagery as a guide, and confirm marked locations
3. Produce high quality sketches and reports of utilities and job site using AutoCAD software
Requirements:
- Secondary school diploma
- 3-5 years' experience as a Damage Prevention Technician performing hydro utility locates
- Employment background in civil, electrical engineering, construction, surveying, GIS or CAD
- Utility construction and/or electrical technology background or training is an asset
- Familiarity with safety procedures and legislation, committed to work safely
- Ability to use a variety of techniques and equipment to measure utilities (electrical, magnet, blueprint analysis, and/or radar)
- Sense of urgency
- Self-motivated, able to work alone
- Professional communication skills, including ability to communicate with coworkers in the field, Project Coordinators, and senior leadership
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to Health and Safety, following safe work practices
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Comfort working in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and other elements
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and use of own vehicle
- Frequent travel to sites
Other Requirements:
As a safety-sensitive position involving field work, applicants must be comfortable working in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, uneven and/or varied terrains, working alone and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Type: Permanent
