JOB SUMMARY:

The employee in this classification is responsible to perform a variety of office, onsite and project assignments associated with the planning, design, construction, modification, maintenance and operation of SaskPower’s facilities, equipment and infrastructure. This position will also be responsible to provide support to professionals, perform quality assurance and quality control functions while managing various budget, tendering and estimating duties related to departmental projects and functions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Inspect, evaluate, test, program, troubleshoot, maintain, construct, install, repair and commission SaskPower facilities, equipment, systems and security and communication devices
• Develop and interpret, plans, designs, specifications and drawings
• Collect, prepare, analyze and diagnose data and take corrective action as required 
• Handle the receipt of assignments and confer with technical staff on aspects regarding charts, data, diagrams, drawings, general arrangements, graphs, layouts, schematics, sketches, etc.
• Develop commissioning and maintenance plans, procedures and testing for equipment
• Prepare specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections or technical investigations to provide data for projects
• Assist in the creation of functional specifications and business cases that meet departmental requirements
• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise inspection and testing of materials, equipment and systems
• Arrange for appropriate permits, as required by the position
• Participate in research to determine efficient and effective work procedures
• Operate analog or digital equipment such to conduct troubleshooting, testing and/or maintenance
• Develop and design and specialized software and perform data entry, editing activities and maintenance operations to systems
• Adhere to applicable safety and environmental practices, standards, regulations and corporate commitments
• Compile and maintain records associated with the position
• Integrate external software with corporate software applications
• Consult with internal and external agencies, as required by the position
• May supervise, monitor and inspect construction projects
• Participate in continuous educational and professional development as required
• Other related duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

•    Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology, or Computer Engineering Technology or equivalent
•    Nokia NRS1 and/or Cisco CCNA certification
•    Eligible for Professional designation of AScT Saskatchewan Technology Professionals of Saskatchewan or equivalent
•    Knowledge of related technical principles
•    Knowledge of networking standards and protocols 
•    Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to deal with conflict and recommend solutions to difficult situations
•    Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and projects at one time
•    Aptitude for accuracy and detail, including the ability to cooperate with staff and contractors
•    Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

NOTES: 

1.    In the event there are no qualified applicants, applicants holding a Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology, Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology, or the equivalent may be considered for the position. The applicant must obtain the Nokia NRS1 and/or Cisco CCNA certification within two (2) years of being successfully appointed to the position. 

2.    Employees failing any prescribed examination and applicable rewrites required to achieve the required certification/designation within the allowed time frames shall be reverted to their previous rate of pay and will be required to procure another position through the bidding procedure in the following thirty (30) day calendar period. If such employee does not procure another position in this time, the employee will be issued a notice of lay off based on current Labour Standards requirements.