Graduate Technologist Trainee - Apparatus Testing (Reactive Electrical Equipment)

Graduate Technologist Trainee - Apparatus Testing (Reactive Electrical Equipment)

BC Hydro – Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Base pay range : CA$69,700 / yr

Job Location : Surrey, BC

Employment type : Permanent

Hours of work : Full-time (37.5 hrs / week)

No. of positions : 1

What you’ll do

The Apparatus Testing Graduate Technologist Trainee (GTT) program within the Equipment Testing and Commissioning Department is a four‑year training program. After successfully completing the program, the Trainee will independently perform a variety of Site Inspection Test Reports, including high‑voltage tests delegated for acceptance testing as per the Field Review process on a variety of MV / LV electrical substations and generating equipment throughout the province. The trainee will also perform oiling on HV / MV / LV reactive equipment throughout the province in all weather conditions. This field‑worker position requires more than 80 % of the work day in the field and up to 50 % of the time out of town.

What you bring

• A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Electrical Power option or equivalent preferred) from a recognized Canadian institution, or an equivalent International Electrical or Canadian Diploma / Degree with an electrical technologist accreditation through ASTTBC or C.E.T.
• Qualification for membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) as an Electrical Technologist.
• Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5).
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

What we offer

Additional information

The position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP / COPE). Travel is required; trainees may spend up to 50 % of their time out of town, including more than 50 nights per year.

How to Apply

Please submit a complete application package including :

Applications can be submitted at : https : / / app.bchydro.com / careers / current_opp.html

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer. Please refer to our website for EEO statement.

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