Stations Technician

Elexicon Energy’s is the fourth largest municipally owned local hydro utility in Ontario servicing over 174,000 residential and business customers across the eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area including Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Clarington, Belleville, Gravenhurst, Uxbridge, Port Hope, Scugog and Brock. We are the fastest growing public electric utility in the province, in an electrifying industry that is shaping the discourse across multiple sectors as Canada drives towards its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Stations Technician
(2 Openings)

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Elexicon Energy we believe in living and leading our values through our daily actions. Our people are passionate about what they do and are engaged in day-to-day operations, projects, and initiatives to support Our Why of empowering the communities we serve and helping customers create the possibilities that energize their future. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we develop the strategies and plans to support a new brand and vision for customer centricity and operational excellence!

The successful candidate will display a track record that espouses Elexicon Energy’s beliefs of Safe & Well, Consistent, Respectful, Responsive, Collaborative, and Clear. 

This position is at our Clarington location and is responsible for the daily activities as follows:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Be very familiar with and work in compliance with safe work practices in accordance with IHSA rules and company policies and procedures.
• Be available to assume duties of the Lead Station Technician, if required, during their absence.
• Repair, replace, test, inspect, maintain and commission station assets such as, but not limited to the following: substation transformers, switches, fuses, breakers, switchgear, medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) cables, metering equipment and grounding.
• Use a variety of test equipment, and analyze results, associated with each station component being tested such as, but not limited to the following: HV Capacitance & Dissipation Factor Bridge, Turns Ratiometer, Winding Resistance, Insulation Resistance, Contact Resistance, Ground Resistance
• Install new protection and control equipment (P&C) and wiring.
• Upgrade P&C relays and wiring within the breaker cubicles.
• Read and interpret electrical AC/DC schematics, AC three line, logic diagrams, single line diagrams and design installation drawings in order to complete projects or tasks.
• Set up and test installed equipment to completion of projects. Purchase required hardware and wiring as required to complete projects or tasks.
• Maintain and repair AC and DC service systems for the substations as required. Repair or replace defective items or equipment. 
• Installation of low voltage and high voltage cables and associated terminations.
• Specify and purchase items as needed while remaining compliant with the company’s purchasing policy.
• Gather oil samples as required.
• Be familiar with codes and standards (OESC, NETA, etc.) as well remaining compliant with company policies and procedures, including its Construction Verification Program.
• Prepare station outage documentation in order to isolate station components while remaining compliant with the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).
• Perform duties of Permit Holder as specified in Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).
• Investigate, diagnose and report on faults, failures, breakdowns and improper operations of the following:
  • Substation transformers & associated equipment
  • HV & MV Breakers, Switches, Reclosures (Air, SF6, Oil, Vacuum)
  • HV & MV Lightning Arrestors, Insulators, Fuses
  • HV & MV Cables
  • Any other components within the station fence
• Collect scheduled and periodic substation data and maintain detailed substation loading and equipment information records
• Ensure substation components and structures, including yard and enclosure are in a secure, safe and clean condition
• Supervise and direct on-site work of contractors. Included in this direction is the supervision and inspection of work by outside contractors, ensuring their compliance with applicable codes, standards and Elexicon’s Construction Verification Program
• Research for data and specs for various pieces of equipment for upcoming jobs. Source parts and request quotations and prepare purchase requisitions
• Available to be part of an on-call rotation for after hours trouble response
• Other duties as required may be considered part of these responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• High School diploma (309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician License preferred)
• Journeyperson Substation Electrician Certificate
• 3-5 years' experience as a Stations Technician
• Must hold as a minimum a Class “G” license. Class “DZ” is preferred

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience with electrical distribution systems, knowledge of protection and control systems, SCADA is an asset
• Strong computer software and hardware skills
• Ability to investigate, diagnose and report on faults, failures, breakdowns and improper operations of the following:
  • Substation transformers & associated equipment
  • HV & MV Breakers, Switches, Reclosures (Air, SF6, Oil, Vacuum)
  • HV & MV Lightning Arrestors, Insulators, Fuses
  • HV & MV Cables
• Research for data and specs for various pieces of equipment for upcoming jobs. Source parts and request quotations and prepare purchase requisitions
• Read and interpret electrical AC/DC schematics, AC three line, logic diagrams, single line diagrams and design installation drawings in order to complete projects or tasks
• An organized individual, able to speak and listen well, to generate organized understandable written documents, coupled with a self-motivated team player, with an analytical personality and excellent project management and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with working at heights
• Safely and effectively use mobile crane and infrared thermographic equipment 

Please note: Elexicon’s Vaccination Policy requires confirmation of full vaccination status as a condition of employment.

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to visit our Elexicon Energy Career page and apply through the portal at https://elexiconenergy.com/careers.

We thank you for taking the time to apply with Elexicon Energy. Successful candidate who meets the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. Please note that accommodations can be provided upon request via email at hr@elexiconenergy.com. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, EQUITY, AND BELONGING:

Elexicon Energy embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace built on respect, support and collaboration.

Elexicon Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, Indigenous/Métis status, or other legally protected status.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation is available upon request at any point during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work to meet your needs.