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Polyphase Technician


Company: PUC Service Inc.
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Posting Closes: January 14th, 2025
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About Sault Ste. Marie: A welcoming and vibrant community of 78,000, Sault Ste. Marie provides an affordable, active lifestyle in the heart of the Great Lakes. What you’ll find here is a great career and even greater quality of life that offers short commute times and quick access to world class cultural and natural amenities. For more information, visit welcometossm.com.

PUC Services Inc. operates multiple utilities within and around the City of Sault Ste. Marie, including the supply and delivery of electricity and drinking water, and energy services and the treatment of water and wastewater.

Hourly Wage Range: $31.03 - $47.27

PUC offers a dynamic, challenging and rewarding work environment that encourages collaboration and innovative thinking. We are seeking a new member to join our Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong communication with an innate desire to learn and grow.

As the Polyphase Technician, your duties will include:
• Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor, and/or Lead Hand, promotes the overall efficient, effective and safe deployment of services and equipment to ensure and to maintain accurate metering of customers’ consumption.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of meters and related equipment.
• Coordinate the installation of recording instruments with other departments.
• Adhere to all applicable policies, guidelines, and regulations, (OHSA, EUSA, ESA, etc.).
• Respond to Customer Concerns regarding electrical and water metering inquires.
• Respond to after-hours calls as required.
• Out-of-town work assignment may be required.

Qualifications:
• A post-secondary diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in electrical environment, supplemented with a Municipal Electric Utilities Meter Technician Training certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a Water Meter Installer certificate.
• Sound knowledge of electrical and water metering systems and the related components.
• Hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate computerized systems.
• Ability to be on call on a scheduled basis, and/or respond in reasonable time to after-hours emergency call outs.

PUC Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Resumes stating qualifications and experience will be accepted via email to [email protected] by January 14th, 2025, quoting the job title noted above.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in our workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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