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Dam Safety Engineer - Winnipeg,MB


Company:    Manitoba Hydro
Job Title:    Dam Safety Engineer
Job Number:  BCH-R-4248-230309E1
Job Location:  Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!
Great Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Defined-benefit pension plan.
  • Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family lifeand community.
  • Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending onnature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,commitment and customer service.

We are seeking a Professional Engineer to join our Asset Management division. You will be responsible for the coordination of external Dam Safety Reviews and support risk evaluation and risk mitigation strategies associated with Manitoba Hydro's generating stations and control structures.

Responsibilities:
  • Initiate and lead various studies related to the Dam Safety Program, including Dam Safety Reviews (DSR) and Failure Modesand Effects Analyses (FMEA) performed by external consultants. This includes coordinating multi-disciplined working groups, preparing for and participating in occasional travel to and from site.
  • Research, develop, and implement innovative methods to enhance external dam safety assessments.
  • Lead and implement a plan to track and resolve deficiencies identified in external reviews.
  • Support development and maintenance of dam safety processes, guidelines, and practices in keeping with AssetManagement strategies, objectives and principles.
  • Take a lead role in the identification and maintenance of critical dam safety asset information.
  • Coordinate and manage the development of flow control system models to identify dam safety risks.
  • Support development and delivery of dam safety training and stakeholder engagement including emergency preparednessand dam safety related exercises.
  • Apply specialized engineering knowledge, lead teams in the assessment and interpretation of the requirements of theCanadian Dam Association (CDA) guidelines relevant to Manitoba Hydro.
  • Liaise with corporate and industry representatives to stay abreast of developments in the industry and participate on formaland informal working groups for dam safety issues.
  • Support preparation of Dam Safety Station Annual Reports and Program Annual Reports.
Qualifications:
  • Graduate in Engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of six years of related experience.
  • Member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and control activities of various concurrent work assignments within the area of responsibility.
  • Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with staff at all levels in the Corporation and outside parties.
  • Proven ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment, with minimal supervision.
  • Must have strong software skills in standard Microsoft applications.
  • Prior experience in dam safety and familiarity with the Canadian Dam Association Dam Safety Guidelines would be an asset.
  • Prior experience in risk and asset management would be an asset.
  • Prior experience with ANT, Copperleaf C55, and EAM would be an asset.
  • Ability to travel and participate in field activities as required to complete work assigned.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $44.27-$61.12 Hourly, $84,833.84-$117,123.76 Annually.

Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online. The deadline for applications is MAY 5, 2023.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
This document is available in accessible formats upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process.

 
Civil Surveillance Tech - GMS (Hudson's Hope)



Source: BC Hydro Job
Title: Sr. Engineer Dam Safety (Site C Fort St. John)
Job Number: BCH-R-5132-230330E1
Job Location: Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada


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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s 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:
The Site C Dam Safety Engineer presents a unique opportunity to oversee the surveillance program for a major dam starting with first filling and through the initial operational phase. The engineer will define and implement the long term surveillance program for Site C while working closely with a dedicated and experienced Dam Safety Team located throughout the province.

This position will work closely with the Site C Engineering Design Team through first filling and commissioning of the Site C Dam and Reservoir to complete the following:

  • Ongoing dam surveillance and performance assessment, including a formal annual data review, to determine if the actual performance meets the expected or design intent and so that conditions which might impact dam safety are identified in time for correction.
  • Implement, review and recommend changes to the surveillance plans for the Dam (to ensure that the plans are commensurate with the Consequence Classification).
  • Verifies that dam operations meet the dam safety requirements.
  • Identify and characterize any conditions which might threaten the dam or public safety and provide follow-up action.
  • Oversee the routine site inspection / reporting program and coordinates training of site inspectors.
  • Participate in the development of Operations Maintenance and Surveillance Manuals, as well as the development and implementation of emergency preparedness plans.
  • Prepare inspection reports, compliance reports and instrumentation monitoring plans for each site suitable for submission to the provincial Regulator.
  • Participate in periodic Dam Safety Reviews, deficiency investigations, capital projects at the assigned dams.
  • Following commissioning of the Dam there will be a transition period over which the Dam Safety Engineer will fully take over all responsibilities for the Dam Safety Surveillance program at site.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Geotechnical, Geological, Structural, Hydrotechnical or Civil Engineering.
  • Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
  • A minimum of 8 years' work experience in dam engineering and/or monitoring and surveillance of structures.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage several projects/tasks concurrently.
  • Strong technical and report writing skills.
  • Strong computer skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • The job headquarters is at the Site C construction office
  • Once the Site C Dam Safety Team is fully staffed, the Dam Safety Engineer will be working as a team with another Dam Safety Engineer and two Dam Safety Technologists located at the site.  This team will work closely with the rest of the Peace Area Dam Safety Team located at the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
  • A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver’s License: Class 5 in Good Standing.
  • Frequent travel for brief periods will be required.
  • As this position requires site work at the dams and reservoir slopes, must be able to hike over steep terrain.
  • Applicants with lesser qualifications and relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered at the appropriate level.

This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full-Time Regular employees 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.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by April 21, 2023.

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On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.
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.
 



Civil Surveillance Tech - GMS (Hudson's Hope)



Company:    BC Hydro
Job Title:    Civil Surveillance Tech - GMS (Hudson's Hope)
Job Number:  BCH-R-4248-230309E1
Job Location:  Hudson’s Hope, British Columbia, Canada
 

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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s 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 precise technical first order and special field surveys and performs associated technical calculations, including the downloading of computerized survey data, to determine any structural movement at dams and/or ground movement at surrounding reservoir slopes.
* Installs, records readings from, troubleshoots and maintains a variety of electronic, mechanical and hydraulic civil (geotechnical and structural) instrumentation in dams, underground areas and reservoir slopes; conducts special experiments and tests; analyzes a variety of malfunctioning or faulty behavioural measuring devices and recommends corrective action including the use of alternate equipment.
* Performs a variety of technical. design and administrative support functions and prepares deficiency lists related to the maintenance of dams, underground areas, associated structures and reservoir areas; designs non-routine equipment to assist in testing.
* May provide work leadership responsibilities to and perform all or some of the functions of the Civil Surveillance Technician and Survey Assistant jobs; provides technical advice and guidance to survey crews.
* Provides technical advice and guidance to field staff related to resolving dams operational and maintenance problems and performs an inspection of the facilities for unusual movement or water flow activity.
* Develops basic computer programs for use in survey computations; analyzes output of programs to determine validity of results.
* Assists in developing maintenance standards for surveys and instrumentation required to determine structural movement and performance at dams and/or ground movement at surrounding reservoir slopes.
* Performs hydrometric, topographic and hydrographic surveys.
* Evaluates and tests new equipment or models of proposed equipment.
* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.

Qualifications:

* Completion of a National Technologist Diploma in Civil, Instrumentation or Electronics.
* The successful candidate will have 2 years’ experience with geotechnical instruments, instrument calibration, weir and flume measurements, operation and maintenance of ADAS and familiarity with inclinometer systems.
* Satisfactory performance on the job requires approximately 1 year on the job to acquire the additional knowledge/skills necessary to perform the full scope of the job.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). 
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* The successful candidate will be responsible for the Dam Safety instrumentation and surveillance program at two of BC Hydro’s 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 instrumentation including data collection and troubleshooting unusual readings.
* Although knowledge of survey work is an asset, 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’s license in good standing is required.
* Although knowledge of survey work is an asset, it is a small component of the overall job duties.
* 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.

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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by March 31, 2023.

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Dam Safety Manager - Alberta Environment and Parks


Closing date: Open until suitable candidate found

Alberta Environment and Parks has an exciting opportunity for a technical leader to join their senior management team.

You will lead and develop the Dam Safety team of 9 professionals who are primarily responsible for the administration of Water Act, Water (Ministerial) Regulation-Part 6 and Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive pertaining to dam and canal safety regulatory framework. Your team’s primary responsibility includes regulating the dams and canals and monitoring compliance for risk management/mitigation to factors at risk including public, property and environment due to potential failure of the structures. The team is also responsible for providing technical services to regional operations teams regarding safety management of dam and canal infrastructure owned by the Department and operated and maintained by the Water Infrastructure and Operations Branch (WIOB). Organizationally, the position reports to Director, Infrastructure Technical Services and for its technical services role. Uniquely, the position also reports directly to the Department’s Executive Committee on dam safety regulatory issues to ensure the committee is aware on provincial dam safety matters.

As the successful candidate, you will apply your effective interpersonal and communication skills to provide inclusive leadership, effectively motivate, engage and develop staff, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.  Your ability to foster and build relationships across the department is necessary to deliver strategic advice and recommendations to department leaders and government officials assisting the Government of Alberta in meeting their key mandates, goals and initiatives.

For more details on eligibility and how to apply, visit our website.


Education

With over 2,000 dams in Canada, and increasing emphasis on dam safety and public safety around dams, a career in dam safety and dam engineering  is a great choice.

EngineeringCareers.ca

The Engineering Institute of Canada, of which the Canadian Dam Association is a member society, runs EngineeringCareers.ca, a job search portal specifically for openings in engineering.

If looking for a job or seeking candidates for an opening, consider EngineeringCareers.ca