High Voltage Substation Technician

High Voltage Substation Technician

The opportunity :

MT Talent is happy to partner to a best-in-class utility contractor focused in high-voltage and substation maintenance and construction.

As the demand to maintain stable and reliable energy resources across Ontario grows, our client plays a key role in ensuring this.

Due to growth, they are adding a new Substation Technician to their team.

This is an exciting role to be part of a stable, growing team that still offers a fun and employee-focused workplace culture.

What’s in it for you :

• Competitive salary and benefits plan including bonus and RSP matching program
• Very stable work with overtime hours available
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive and fun team
• Company events and outings
• PPE and work vehicle provided

What you’ll be doing in the role :

• High-voltage substation maintenance, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation activities, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
• Inspect and commission post-construction to observe functional operation and ensure compliance to design and equipment specifications and operational and safety standards
• Plan, research and implement methodologies and procedures to apply principles of electrical engineering design and operational theory around maintenance, construction, commissioning and troubleshooting projects
• Prepare, review, study and edit technical drawings and specifications of power systems to ensure application, installation and operations conform to required standards and customer requirements
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;

establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

• Assess process, design, implementation and workflow variables in order to inform Project Managers and clients with respect to scheduling and cost controls
• Prepare project reports by collecting, summarizing, analyzing and interpreting information; drawing correct conclusions and making appropriate recommendations
• Provide engineering information by answering technical questions and requests

What you bring to the role :

• Post-secondary school education such as Electrical Engineering Technology
• A Journeyperson is an asset
• A minimum 3 years’ experience in an electrical construction / utility field experience
• Proven working knowledge / experience with IEEE and NETA testing standards
• In-depth familiarity with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and extreme attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, AutoCAD
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong oral and written English communication skills and a demonstrated customer service aptitude
• Valid driver’s license and clear driving abstract is required
2 days ago