Journeyperson Substation Electrician / Burlington Hydro Inc
The Mearie Group
- Burlington, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Familiar with work in compliance with all safe work practices, rules and regulations as set out by Burlington Hydro Inc., the MOL and IHSA, among others
- Perform safely and efficiently all installation, testing and maintenance work related to the Substation Electrician Discipline, including some work related to the underground distribution system; operating voltages up to and including 27,600 volts phase to phase
- Operate safely and efficiently all machinery, equipment and tools used in the performance of the work, including various types of vehicles, various types of hoists, a variety of power tools, as well as a variety of hand tools and test equipment
- Perform electrical and mechanical work to install, test and maintain all substation primary switches, power transformers, bus work, medium voltage cables, circuit breakers, protective devices, batteries and chargers
- Perform, install, configure, and commission ongoing maintenance and administration of all intelligent electronic devices installed on the Distribution System: Remote Terminal Units, Data Concentrators, Fault Indicators, Automated O/H and U/G switches and Self-Healing Schemes
- Perform graphical user interface design, database editing, programming, administrative activities and maintenance of all SCADA System software and hardware components to achieve reliable control of the distribution system and ensure system security; provide technical support to internal and external customers, ensuring optimal Distribution System performance
- Perform design, installation, configuration, commissioning and ongoing maintenance and administration of all components required for data communications on the Operations Network: optical fiber, Serial & Ethernet wireless devices, SonicWall network security /firewall appliance, CISCO routers, media converters
- Program and/or calibrate protective devices, substation SCADA and System Intelligent Electronic Devices while working under the direction of the Lead Hand
- Install and maintain AC and DC substation service systems
- Investigate/troubleshoot all problems related to substation equipment failures and SCADA system
- Locate underground cables; test and fault locates on underground distribution plant.
- Review and revise related electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and logic diagrams using AutoCAD
- Maintain accurate records for installation and maintain equipment
- All other duties as assigned
- Certified Journey Level Substation Electrician under the MEARIE Substation Electrician program or equivalent
- Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma program from a Community College or equivalent work experience
- Possess and maintain a valid G Class Ontario Drivers' License with a clean abstract
- Ability to work from work orders, specifications, standards, blueprints/drawings and instructions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and reading comprehension, as well as excellent mathematical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all employee levels and the public with a positive approach
- Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness essential to do the work, including the ability to climb structures and work confidently at heights, work in confined spaces and the willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
- Willingness and ability to perform regular emergency call-out and on-call duties and work under emergency conditions, with the ability to respond to a call-out and be on the work site within one hour of receiving the call
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications and ability to learn new BHI software and systems; AutoCAD is an asset
- Excellent safety and attendance record
- Thrive in a dynamic team environment and resilient in the face of challenges or uncertainty
- Are committed to safety and working as part of a team to ensure the highest standards of safety are upheld
- Take initiative, lead by example, demonstrate a positive attitude and are respectful of diverse perspectives
- Have a strong track record of excellence in all that they do
- Competitive compensation
- Safe working conditions
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits for you and your family
- Defined benefits pension plan
- Work that makes an impact and exciting career challenges
- Learning and development opportunities
- An open and inclusive work environment
- Accountability - Understanding your role responsibilities and following through on those commitments without directing blame onto others when faced with challenges.
- Managing Risk - Understanding your role in helping to manage risks or liability to BHI's reputation, financial, organization, health and safety or human capital risk.
- Lead by Example - Demonstrating a positive attitude, motivating others through your behaviour and actions with an intention to inspire others by modelling the way by 'walking the talk'.
- Teamwork & Relationship Management - Developing collaborative relationships within and beyond the team with internal stakeholders across the company and with external stakeholders.
- Critical Thinking - Developing informed decisions by evaluating different sources of information, identifying patterns, and determining underlying issues across situations of varying complexity.
- Innovative Change Leader - Creating new or innovative solutions, generating enthusiasm, and readily adapting to change. Being innovative can be both small and large scale.