20872 - Drafter

Advantages
The successful candidate will have many years of experience in leading complex designs with multi-phase projects involving Distribution assets with or without station component downstream of transformer high side. Satisfactory performance in this job requires approximately 2-3 months to acquire the additional knowledge/skill necessary to perform the full scope of the job for RTO needs.

Normal office conditions. Working on detailed drawings using computer assisted drafting equipment and GFIS. Occasional field work.

Location: Abbotsford




Responsibilities
Work Assignment Requirements:
Utilizing manual and computer assisted drafting, develops, produces, and updates a full range of drawings and maps from sketches, field notes, source documents, written or verbal instruction such as:
* all overhead, underground civil/electrical, submarine and metering drawings.
determines, calculates, and produces drawings involving smart devices including but not limited to reclosers, distribution capacitors, switches, CTs/PTs
all underground drawings including drawings with profiles.
schematic, one line and operating drawings or maps involving vista switches, feeder cable designs.
substation or building layouts and transmission line maps.
* ensures that all essential design data has been received; researches relevant information from other sources such as previous project or other standards; performs simple calculations to determine dimensions, elevations, and slopes; checks for obvious conflicts or missing information; determines the most appropriate layout of drawing and design presentation.
* Prepares drafting work for RTO operators/Schedulers and PAs. Perform PA coordination efforts from receiving, posting and related process. Checks PA’s for completeness and accuracy and recommends approval of full or partial designs; refers problems to Distribution Design work leader for resolution.
Provides technical guidance and assistance to others. May be required to maintain even workflow to ensure RTO operations.

Qualifications
Must haves :
- A minimum four (4) years of drafting experience or equivalent.
- Proven CADD experience, pay attention to details
- Ability to respond and manage priorities.
- Verbal skills - strong communication skills written and spoken English.
- Be a self starter and have experience in fast paced working environments.

Asset:
- Prior experience in design or operations

Summary
Location: Abbotsford
Interested candidates can send over their resumes directly to Padmavati at padmavati.surnar@randstad.ca

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