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Locator

Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

What You Will Do: The Locator is responsible for the accurate identification and marking of underground hydro infrastructure to ensure the safety of excavation crews and prevent damage to electrical systems. This role involves reviewing locate requests, performing onsite inspections, and utilizing specialized equipment to trace underground cables. Working closely with Engineering and Operations teams, the Locator also supports maintenance programs, provides technical insight, and ensures compliance with regulatory and utility safety standards. The position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on customer service and fieldwork accuracy.

Key Responsibilities: Locating underground hydro cables in an accurate manner to ensure the safety of the individuals involved and to prevent damage to our system. Review and organize locate requests and communicate with responsible person(s) on the job site to determine work to be performed. Connect locate devices to outside meter stacks and ring clamp to live wires and/or to main switch. Perform all requirements surrounding underground locates, including opening of service pit or calling for assistance for opening pad mount transformers for secondary and primary cables and related matters when required. Work alongside the Engineering and Operations teams to obtain accurate locate requests, provide technical advice, inform staff of GIS disparities, and assist as required on underground and overhead maintenance programs. Communicate with customers as well as other utilities including Bell Canada, Union Gas, Rogers Cable TV, Contractors, and the Municipalities. Contribute to a positive workplace culture by fostering collaboration, maintaining a positive attitude, supporting our customers, and contributing to a respectful and inclusive environment.

What You Will Bring: Minimum 3 years of utility or related experience as a locator with expertise in all areas relating to underground locates Knowledge of safe work practices and specifications within the E&USA Rule Book, ESA Regulations, and OH&SA is required Proficiency using MS Office Suite programs Excellent communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills A valid Class “G” vehicle license in good standing is required GrandBridge Corporation 39 Glebe Street, P. O. Box 1060 Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5X6 Check us out at https://grandbridgeenergy.com/; https://netoptiks.com/; https://enersure.com Kindly note, we do not entertain unsolicited referrals or resumes from third-party agencies or recruiters for our job postings. We appreciate the opportunity to review all resumes, however due to volume, only those under consideration will be contacted. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment. GrandBridge Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is AODA compliant.

About Grand Bridge Energy

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GrandBridge Energy delivers safe and reliable energy to its customers, with a mission to inspire and enable communities to create a sustainable and resilient future. They offer various electricity rate plans tailored to home and business needs, including Time-of-Use Pricing, Tiered Pricing, and Ultra-Low Overnight Pricing.

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