Job Description

Power Your Future with Qualus in our Distribution department as a Data Collection Technician The Data Collection Technician role is a dynamic and independent position that involves data entry, daily travel, and distribution equipment inspections. As a tech-savvy professional proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, the candidate will use a smartphone and/or tablet device to conduct visual analyses, capture photographs, and enter data into the mobile device, supporting critical distribution field data collection projects. This role is ideally suited for candidates with previous experience in meter reading or utility work. Situational awareness, map reading, and safety are essential skills, and a background in distribution would be a valuable asset.

As a Data Collection Technician (Damage Assessor) you are responsible for leading a two-person team with an Operations Driver (Wire Down Guard) assigned to patrol distribution lines and equipment damaged by hurricane, ice, wind or other causes. You must ensure crews have proper materials for restoration work and know appropriate electrical distribution safety rules.

As a Data Collection Technician (Damage Assessor), your responsibility will be to identify primary and secondary electrical facilities, including poles, primary wires, secondary wires, services, primary insulators, transformers, fuses, reclosers, regulators, OCBs, substations, etc. You must be able to identify all necessary repairs required for restoration and complete client specific damage reports in detail.

Comprehensive training in safety protocols for both the host utility and Qualus will be provided. Please be prepared for extended on-site hours when called to work. This role always requires travel, and your work schedule may vary, potentially including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed assessments that are accurate to the field conditions presented.
• Accurately record data using correct standards such that the resulting analysis is clear and easily understood by office-based project personnel.
• Communicate with the team to ensure consistency and accuracy in data collection procedures.
• Utilize smartphones and/or tablets to collect and document relevant data accurately and efficiently.
• Utilize GPS software and/or geospatial coordinates to navigate the assigned territory and client sites.
• Correctly identify items to be documented in the field with minimal supervisory assistance.
• Meets production targets and understands the importance of project deliverables and milestones.
• Consistently follow safety protocols and participate in all safety initiatives.
• Willingness to assist in power restoration efforts in natural disaster events.
• Overnight travel may be required periodically.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in utility distribution or transmission systems (Journeyman Linemen, Engineers or operations)
• You must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean record which will be verified.
• You must be able to pass a drug screen test.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with remote teams.
• Physical capacity to work extended hours under adverse conditions.
• Proficiency with mobile technology
• Smartphone with an active data plan
• Capability to cover travel and meal expenses (until reimbursed)
• Must be physically capable of walking out power line right of ways under various weather and terrain conditions as described in the above position description.
• This is a perfect position for a retiree who only wants to work occasionally.

Work Environment:

• Expect to be on-site for an extended period when mobilized.
• 100% travel required.
• Expect to work up to 16-hour days, 7 days a week until customers are restored with electricity.
• Work schedule varies and may include weekends, nights, and holidays.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.