Measurement Technician I, Dawson Creek, BC or Fort St. John, BC

PNG's Operations department has an opening for a qualified Measurement Technician to join our team in the Northeast. This position will be based out of any of PNG's operations offices in Northeast, British Columbia (Dawson Creek or Fort St. John). Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversee measurement facilities throughout the system. • Maintain a filing and records system for the entire system for the Measurement Department. • Assist with budgeting and maintain inventory control for the Measurement Department. • Oversee and direct the work of Measurement personnel. • Process Electronic Measurement Billing. • Provide direction to other employees pertaining to measurement and pressure regulation activities. • Initiate and conduct probationary and performance reviews. • Practice and implement safe work procedures and methodology. • Plan, organize and co-ordinate Measurement Canada Inspections. • Keep abreast of Measurement Canada legislation and related regulations, new measurement technology, Company Policy and Procedures and Standard Practice Instructions. • Configure and operate measurement and flow computers and related equipment. • Inspect, check, service, repair, maintain, calibrate and install gravitometers, and dew point testers. • Witness meter inspections performed by others. • Plan, organize, requisition and stock measurement goods and materials for operations and maintenance purposes. • Research measurement and regulation problems. • Inspect, check, service, repair and calibrate automatic valves and mainline regulators. • Assist in the design and development of measurement facilities and related equipment. • Place stations on or offline in a safe and efficient manner with due consideration for upstream and downstream conditions. • Operate stations manually during emergencies or as required. • Direct or carry out work on station equipment, including overhaul of pressure control and limiting devices such as remote activated regulators and valves, filters, scrubbers, all types of measuring equipment and valves. • Train in the configuration, operation, and maintenance of all electronic measurement and telemetry equipment. • Assist with the inspection, checking, servicing, repairing, maintenance and calibration of regulation, metering and recording equipment. • Tag, label, fabricate, construct and alter meter sets and other facilities under supervision. • Assist with the inspection, checking, servicing, repairing and operation of line heaters, burners, ignitors, pilot assemblies and related heat exchanger equipment. Qualifications Required: • MUST have successful completion of Instrumentation Apprenticeship (RED SEAL) or vendor training program on telemetry (SCADA) system. • High School Diploma Grade 12 with Grade 11 Mathematics and Physics • A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License. • Must be capable of reading and interpreting Engineering drawings, technical reports and operating manuals. • Must be in good physical condition. • Demonstrated safe work habits and adherence to safety regulations and practice on a sustained basis. • Must have the ability to acquire the skills to evaluate conditions quickly, accurately and make decisions to achieve optimum results, particularly under emergency and/or stressful circumstances. • Demonstrated mechanical ability. • Strong technical writing and oral communication skills. • Must have the ability to train other employees. • Minimum two (2) years' experience as a Measurement Technician. • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of relative experience in a natural gas utility. This position is within the bargaining unit (IBEW). Hourly wage: $53.06 We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, but only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.