Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: Communication Protection and Control Technologist
Job Number: BCH-R-7648-220606E1
Job Location: Terrace DO, British Columbia, Canada
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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.
Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
* As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
* A journeyman/woman CPC Technologist shall undertake work on communications, protection, and control equipment and systems, as assigned.
* Perform maintenance on the protection, communication, and control systems in BC Hydro; including equipment used for detecting and responding to power system faults, controlling system devices, and data and voice transfer throughout the province
* Install and maintain substation equipment, as well as generator control systems, excitation systems, and governors
* Install and maintain protective relaying equipment for detecting and responding to power system faults, and control equipment including scada systems and programmable logic controllers
* Install and maintain a variety of telecommunications equipment including microwave, power line carrier, very high frequency/ultrahigh frequency radio system equipment, teleprotection, telephone, and supervisory control & data acquisition equipment
* Analyze fault records to verify equipment performance, oversee testing of plant equipment, and write technical reports
* Commission and acceptance-test new and upgraded equipment installations
* Review and maintain drawings associated with protection, control, and communications systems
Qualifications:
* As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
* Completed a national diploma program in electrical / electronics engineering technology from an accredited institution, preferably with a power and/or communications option
* A valid Class 5 B.C. driver's licence
* A valid Communications, Protection & Control Cerntificate
* Eligibility for registration with ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia)
* Computer literacy in English
* Mechanical aptitude is also required
* Interpersonal skills are necessary in dealing with employees and internal/external customers; the ability to interact effectively with other trades such as Mechanics, Electricians and Technologists is essential
* Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.ca
* This position is located in Terrace, B.C.
* This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 6%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full-Time Regular employees working in eligible remote locations.
* This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanently working in eligible remote locations.
* A written quiz covering technical, safety, and administrative skills may form part of the selection process
* A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Communication Protection & Control Certificate; BC Class 5 Driver's License
* Some helicopter and snow machine travel will be necessary to access mountain top microwave and UHF/VHF radio sites.
* Ability to work alone with minimum supervision
* Work collaboratively and cooperatively within the team and with cross functional teams.
* Some work required in confined spaces
* Current Transformer, Hazardous Low Voltage (Batteries) and High Voltage Entrance Protection (HVE) and Power Line Carrier CTAs required to be attained for this role
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.
How to Apply
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We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com.
