Customer Metering Technician Trainee

Customer Metering Technician Trainee

Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are 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 champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Enjoy a work schedule that typically provides every second Monday off (subject to location and operational requirements), supporting a balanced  approach to work, family life and community.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a permanent Customer Metering Technician Trainee to join our Electrical Insulation & Laboratory Services Department in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparing engineering designs and performs engineering analyses within scope of qualifications and experience.
• Assists in installing, maintaining, inspecting and adjusting as required, measuring and control equipment such as pressure transmitters, recorders, remote metering, automatic controls, test equipment and related equipment.
• Assists in devising and installing special circuits or mechanisms to improve existing equipment and solve field problems.
• Demonstrates ability and familiarity with the operation of personal computers in entering, processing and retrieving data.
• Demonstrates ability in the safe and responsible use of hand and power tools, test equipment, power equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to use and interpret instruments, and electronic monitoring systems related to the operation of natural gas systems.
• Demonstrates familiarity with purpose and function gas piping and tubing, fitting techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and properties of natural gas.
• Repairs, calibrates and final tests all types of industrial meters.
• Assists Government Inspectors when necessary.
• Accurately and concisely records data pertaining to commercial and industrial meter installations.
• Assists in the training of junior personnel.
• Prepares commercial and industrial meters, indexes and instrumentation for installation.
• Maintains parts inventory of commercial and industrial meters.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and accurately, in writing and orally, with co-workers, customers, outside consultants, agencies and general public on work-related matters as required.
• Operates vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, performing minor checks and maintaining vehicle in good and clean condition; drives defensively; reports vehicle and equipment defects and accidents.
• Responsible for the neat and orderly housekeeping of work area, equipment, buildings, grounds and vehicles.
• Works in the Meter Shop and in a variety of other settings, such as commercial, industrial and public buildings on the field work sites.
• Works safely in all weather conditions and special working conditions related to the gas industry.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering, Industrial Instrumentation Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology from an approved community college or technical institution.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a safe, courteous and responsible manner with co-workers, customers and outside agencies following the standards, procedures and policies of the company.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete training courses as assigned.
• Physically capable of performing duties associated with the position.
• Possession of current valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $25.22-$34.20 Hourly, $48,334.00-$65,528.32 Annually.

Apply Now!

Note: This employment opportunity is advertised on Manitoba Hydro's career website, and all candidates wishing to apply must do so using our online application system. Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: OCTOBER 20, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.

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