Apprentice, Station Maintenance Technician / Alectra Utilities

Apprentice, Station Maintenance Technican

Position Purpose:

We're looking for a motivated Apprentice, Station Maintenance Technician eager to learn and grow under the guidance of experienced Lead Hand Stations Techs. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience with installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, repairs and data gathering of substation equipment including station facilities, switchgear, power transformers, capacitors and capacitor banks, circuit breakers, DC systems, switches, monitoring equipment, etc. setting the foundation for a rewarding career as a Station Maintenance Technician. Join Alectra and take the next step in your professional journey!

If you meet the following criteria, we welcome you to apply:

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized equivalent
• Completion of a 2 or 3 year community college diploma in electrical technology is considered an asset
• Must hold and maintain a Class “G” driver’s license in good standing, “DZ” or “AZ” driver’s license is considered an asset

Experience

• 2 years of practical electrical experience or recognized equivalent is an asset
• Previous co-op experience with Alectra Utilities is an asset

Below is the job description of a Station Maintenance Technician. During your apprenticeship you will be trained on all aspects of the job progressively over the apprenticeship period.

• Maintain and repair municipal station (MS) and transformer station (TS) facilities, transformers, monitoring equipment, switches, switchgear, U.P.S. systems, dc systems, circuit breakers, capacitor banks, standby diesel generators, and other ancillary equipment. 

• Perform electrical and diagnostic tests on power and distribution transformers within the station, circuit breakers, dc systems to verify integrity of components and predict potential failures.  Maintain and update information on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other databases. 

• Commission and De-commission substations, substations equipment and associated wiring. 

• Supervise contractors to ensure work is carried out in compliance with corporate standards and safety rules and regulations. 

• Perform thermographic scanning on electrical equipment to identify potential problems or flaws to minimize equipment failure. 

• Liaise with external agencies such as Hydro One, equipment manufacturers, and consultants. 

• Ensures safe and efficient operation of TS’s and MS’s through periodic documented inspections, reports and effects repairs on any deficiencies utilizing the CMMS. 

• Ensure all TS’s and MS’s are kept in a state of good repair and are clear from debris, weeds and clutter. 

• Conduct tailboard conference and safety orientation with staff, contractors, and project team as required. 

• Participate in training apprentices and students. 

• Organize and coordinate daily work schedules as directed by Supervisor. 

• Complete daily timesheets and maintains current CVOR log. 

• Responsible for an understanding and working knowledge and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures. 
• The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time

How to Apply

*First consideration will be given to permanent employees in the PWU bargaining unit.

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by visiting our Careers page at https://www.alectra.com/careers.

Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Alectra will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs, to the point of undue hardship.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.