Horizon Utilities Corporation is one of the largest municipally owned electricity distribution companies in Ontario and provides electricity and related utility services to 239,000 residential and commercial customers in Hamilton and St. Catharines.
Horizon Utilities is the first company in Canada to earn the Canadian Electricity Association’s Sustainable Electricity CompanyTM designation. As a three time Hamilton-Niagara Top 10 employer, we are seeking bright minds to help bring innovative energy solutions to our customers and communities. Smart meters, smart grids, renewable energy technologies, energy plans for sustainable communities, and energy conservation programs for customers - these are part of our future. Make them part of yours.
Job Purpose
To support the Substation crew by Installing, maintaining, trouble-shooting, testing, repairing, replacing, rebuilding and/or removing substation electrical equipment, protective relay devices and other associated components.
Main Responsibilities
a) Planning, prioritizing, scheduling and coordinating assigned projects, inclusive of internal resources, outside contractors and/or customers.
b) Installing, maintaining, testing, calibrating, repairing and/or removing circuit breakers, circuit reclosures, load interrupters, switchgear assemblies, power transformers, storage battery sets and systems, control circuits, transducers, protective relay devices and other such electrical equipment and associated components.
c) Familiar with programming automated switches and reclosures
d) Performing the design, layout, installation, maintenance, testing, calibration, repairs or removal of SCADA telemetry circuits and associated remote terminal units.
e) Performing the design, layout, fabrication, maintenance, repair or removal of electrical/mechanical systems and/or associated apparatus found in substations, buildings, vaults and rooms.
f) Troubleshooting to locate faults, performing functional checks to confirm proper operation, and calibrating to specifications on installed electrical/mechanical equipment and wiring using meters, indicators, computers and other electrical test instruments and equipment.
g) Organizing the pickup and delivery of equipment and tools.
h) Commissioning and decommissioning substations, substation equipment and associated wiring.
i) Reading, interpreting, and maintaining an accurate record of blueprints, specifications, wiring diagrams and equipment maintenance.
j) Performing high voltage switching as directed by the Network Operating Department.
a) Supporting and participating in regular Health and Safety meetings
b) Demonstrating leadership role in Corporate Health & Safety initiatives including conducting periodic department visits and attendance at internal safety meetings
Position Qualifications
To apply for this position, please go to Horizonutilities.com.
Hours Per Week 40 Start Rate of Pay $27.20
Posting Closes May 6, 2014
We offer an excellent working environment, competitive compensation and benefits packages, pension plan and opportunities for professional development. Horizon Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply for the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
April 23, 2014
