Job Description

Powered by water... and by people like you

Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that\xe2\x80\x99s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We\'re proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.\'s Top Employers and one of Canada\'s Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C. JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:

• Performs a variety of complex technical, financial and support functions relating to the

administration, planning, project management, design, construction, commissioning, operation
and maintenance of generation, transmission and station plant by: studying and interpreting
project requirements; initiating revisions to designs; using existing standards to prepare alternate
design proposals for projects; reviewing drawings and tenders for accuracy and conformity to
standards; initiating or creating new and revising macros or computer programs required for data
collection, calculations and analysis; preparing detailed engineering drawings and other required
documentation; performing a variety of technically complex calculations for related design
proposals; assisting in the preparation of feasibility studies and related technical reports;
performing construction planning studies; participating in general reconnaissance and selection of
project sites; performing a variety of administrative and testing activities; performing
troubleshooting, testing and defect and disturbance analysis; may be required to manage a variety
of project tasks; may be required to respond to a variety of emergency response functions.

• Performs a full range of financial functions on a variety of large, complex, long term projects to

assist in the establishment and ongoing operation of program and project budgets and funding by:
reviewing overall project scope, goals and estimates required for the project; preparing and
compiling the annual budgets; performing financial monitoring; advising of the procedures and
requirements involved in the process; preparing a variety of progress and financial accounting
reports; preparing economic analysis spreadsheets and undertaking project/program studies by
creating new and adapting existing macros; preparing a variety of project schedules; preparing
planning studies.

• Maintains liaison with internal and external groups such as other departments, field staff,

consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, government and regulatory agencies and local
interest groups concerning technical and financial aspects of assigned tasks; may be required to
make presentation to the pubic regarding the financial or technical scope of projects.

• Provides drawing requirements to drafters and consultants; checks work for accuracy and

conformity and gives advice on technical aspects of the work to lower-level staff.

• May be required to perform a variety of related duties such as issuing drawings, initiating

correspondence, maintaining project records and files, assembling a variety of drawings, material
lists, maps, survey data, technical data, photographs, environmental data and related information,
undertaking special studies or gathering relevant information, preparing related graphs and
tabulations and performing drafting duties as required.

• Performs a variety of housekeeping functions related to assigned tasks including preparing

schedules and progress reports, initiating correspondence, maintaining records and files,
assembling project information and preparing technical reports.

• Performs all the functions of the Engineering Technologist 1 job.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the

job.


Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Diploma of Technology from an Institute of Technology in either a Civil,

Electrical, or Mechanical discipline or an Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of BC
(ASTTBC)/(EGBC) standing or equivalent.

• Additional training in team leadership is required.

• Over eight (8) years applicable experience in the design, testing and/or construction of

hydroelectric generation, transmission or station facilities and related equipment is required.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).
http://moveuptogether.ca

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the Dam Safety instrumentation and

surveillance program at two of BC Hydro\xe2\x80\x99s largest dams. This includes installing, maintaining and
troubleshooting the state-of-the-art Automated Data Acquisition System (ADAS) at WAC Bennett
and Peace Canyon Dams.

• Preference will be given to candidates with:

1) experience with Campbell Scientific datalogger systems including Loggernet;
2) installing geotechnical instrumentation, and
3) monitoring of civil instrumentation including data collection and troubleshooting unusual
readings.

• Knowledge of survey work is also an asset, although it is a small component of the overall job

duties.

• Work is split between field and office environments. Incumbents are exposed to all weather

conditions while frequently working in the field.

• A class 5 BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in good standing is required.
• This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 20%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to

Full-Time Regular employees working in eligible remote locations.

• This location is eligible for Travel Incentive. The Travel Incentive is extended to Full-Time

Regular employees who are working in eligible remote locations.

• This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health

Care Medical Travel Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time
Temporary employees who are permanently working in eligible remote locations.
Driver\'s License Type = Class 5
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification
alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

We\'re always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It\'s an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible
minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@

BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of
COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended
but may resume at BC Hydro\'s discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are
required to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.

Flexible work model role definitions
===========================
Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field \xe2\x80\x93 No option to work from home
Resident \xe2\x80\x93 Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid \xe2\x80\x93 May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote \xe2\x80\x93 Works from home 4+ days per week

HOW TO APPLY Don\'t forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your
certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the
necessary information to assess your application without any delays.


Date Posted: 2023-01-18 Closing Date: 2023-02-03