Protection and Control Technologist

Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. is currently accepting applications for the following position:

                                    PROTECTION AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIST

An experienced Protection and Control Technologist is required for our Protection and Control (P&C) Department. Duties will include all aspects of the P&C trade including the installation, operation and maintenance of protection and control systems, SCADA circuits and equipment associated with the transformer and distribution station facilities. 

Applications will be considered from candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications: 

• Graduate of a three-year Engineering Technology Program preferably in the discipline of Electrical Engineering with Power Systems option, or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years of related P&C experience in an electric utility or industrial setting, including the successful completion of Hydro One P&C training courses, or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, sketches and diagrams and to work from verbal and written instructions, specifications, and standards.
•  Competent in use of personal computers including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• An excellent health, safety and attendance record.
• Valid Class 'G' driver's license and a clean driving record. 

Preference will be given to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who also have direct experience with electrical transformer station protection and control systems, SCADA, communication systems and have a working knowledge of the Utility Work Protection Code. 

Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. serves some 88,000 customers within the City of Kitchener and Township of Wilmot, with a total service area of 149 square miles.  A competitive wage and benefit package is offered, per our Collective Agreement. 

Qualified applicants are invited to apply, in confidence, by submitting a complete resume, stating education, work experience and references to: 

Mr. Wilfred Meston, Manager of Operations

Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc.,

P.O. Box 9010, 301 Victoria Street South

Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4L2

resume@kwhydro.on.ca 

Applications will be accepted until June 7, 2012.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

May 24, 2012