Maven is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be invited to interview based on their fit with this advertised role. Only those people legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered and only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

Expression of Interest

As an infrastructure consultancy acting as owner's representatives for utility and municipal clients, Maven delivers projects and services that will serve the communities where we live, work and play. And it starts with our people -- motivated to do our best work and make an impact.

We are looking for a professional who has a strong electrical background in overhead and underground electrical construction projects and most importantly aligns with our team values (Service, Quality, Consult, Safety, Share). This position is based in the lower mainland, and the core responsibility of this role is to perform Electrical Field Reviews and Construction Quality Assurance Inspections for a portfolio of distribution projects owned by our Power Utility client. There are a number of ongoing capital and maintenance projects of varying sizes.

Why Join Maven:

Grow with us -- take on new projects and share your experience with our team
Work on interesting projects -- from infrastructure upgrades to maintenance
Be supported through training, team meetings, peer coaching, and townhalls
Receive competitive compensation and health benefits
Attend staff events and contribute to our Share 1% program
Work in a professional, friendly, and respectful culture -- named as a Best Place to Work for Inclusion and Mental Health
Work in a flexible and hybrid work environment
Contribute to a growth-oriented business -- Maven has been recognized as one of the fastest growing professional service companies in Western Canada

Responsibilities:

Electrical Field Reviews for project work (generally during construction)
Complete Electrical Field Review Reports in a timely manner
Review photographs, test reports, and as-constructed drawings submitted by the constructor during post-construction
Electrical Quality Assurance Inspection for program work (on completed work or existing assets)
Complete inspection of existing electrical infrastructure during project planning or design to document existing installation details/condition
Complete Quality Assurance Inspection reports of overhead and underground distribution electrical program work via the Client's QA Mobile Inspection app for conformance to the design documents and Client standards, within 30 days of construction completion unless otherwise agreed by the Client's Representative. Reports may typically include Inspection Results, Photos, marked up drawings, and reviewing completion of Spatial Asset Management (SAM) records

Requirements:

Power Line Technician, or Red Seal Electrician with relevant distribution construction experience, or Utility Underground Cable Splicer, or High Voltage Red Seal Electrician with relevant underground and pad mounted equipment and cabling construction experience
Able to read and interpret all types of construction drawings (including electrical and other utility drawings) and interpret the information with respect to site conditions' impact on design/construction drawings
Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle and a class 5 driver's license
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to work in all weather conditions and challenging terrain, climbing in and out of vaults, lifting lids of underground plant, and working around heavy equipment and machinery
Strong verbal and written communication skills, collaborative approach to problem solving, good planning and organizing multiple tasks to gain efficiency
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment to address issues
Prior to commencement of work, successful completion of Client's Power System Safety Protection (PSSP) Category 2, 3 \& 5, Distribution Component Training (DBC)
Prior to entering vaults or other confined spaces, complete training and certification in confined space entry
Knowledge of BC Hydro Distribution Standards is an asset
Electrical Utility experience is an asset
Knowledge of WorkSafeBC requirements and Client's Safety Practice Regulations is an asset
Knowledge of environmental requirements is an asset

About Maven

Maven delivers infrastructure projects for communities in Western and Northern Canada as owner's representatives. We turn client ideas and objectives into sustainable infrastructure, delivered safely, on time and on budget with Maven's unique expertise.

Our vision is "to be western North America's preferred infrastructure consultant with $50 million in revenue by 2033".

The word "Maven" means, "one who is experienced or knowledgeable." Our people are our success. We are a mid-sized firm, with a professional and friendly team committed to our values of safety, wellbeing, respect, quality, collaboration, and growth mindset.

We believe we are part of the wider community and need to do our part to contribute, ensuring a positive future for our fellow citizens. Through our Share1% program, we select organizations to partner with and offer volunteer opportunities for our staff.

Compensation:

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

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