Apprentice Substation Electrician

Enova Power Corp.•Woolwich, ON

1d•CA$34 - CA$52•Onsite

About The Position

Enova Power Corp. is seeking two Apprentice Substation Electricians for the Stations and Grid Intelligence department at their Country Squire location. This role is responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of power equipment, control and protection systems, communication systems, and SCADA devices associated with transformer stations, distribution stations, the communication system, distribution automation, and controllable distribution devices and the underground network system. There is an opportunity to transition to a Protection & Control Technologist / Substation Electrician role upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate MS Office skills and use of corporate software as well as various test equipment software
Intermediate time management and planning skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing industry standards
Ability to deal with fellow employees and customers in a tactful, respectful and courteous manner
Intermediate testing capabilities with a variety of test equipment on power equipment
Intermediate problem solving, critical thinking and trouble shooting skills within differing situations
Intermediate ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and engineering drawings and work from verbal and written instructions, specifications, and standards
Ability to participate in on call rotation and respond to emergency calls
Physically able to work on automation, protection, and control apparatus and heavy equipment under all conditions and environments
Ability to work in proximity to high voltage energized equipment
Demonstrated excellent safety skills
Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline or equivalent gained through work experience
Advanced knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety requirements related to individual, organizational and operational requirements
Intermediate knowledge of Construction and Industrial regulations and relevant company policies and work procedures and any other applicable government legislation
Advanced knowledge of electrical trade tools, measurement and test equipment and their operation
Advanced knowledge of Electrical Utility Safety Rules, USF Standards and the ESA Distribution Safety Regulations applicable to the work
Advanced knowledge of Utility Work Protection Code
Intermediate knowledge of distribution system equipment and operation
Advanced knowledge of station related power equipment as well as associated operation, test and maintenance procedures
2 years’ relevant experience
Valid Class “D” driver’s license with Z endorsement minimum

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in substations, substation maintenance, substation construction, protection and control systems, SCADA, utility electrical construction, or electrical utility operations
Construction and Maintenance Electrician certificate of qualification or equivalent is considered an asset
Basic knowledge of station related protection, control and communications apparatus

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain all equipment at transformer and distribution station facilities and network system, perform routine inspections, maintenance and testing of electrical and mechanical apparatus and associated auxiliary equipment using a variety of test equipment and methodologies.
Construct, install, wire, test and commission new equipment on all major components of a transformer station, distribution station, as well as protection, control and communication aspects of distribution automation equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair faulty station equipment, control systems, and distribution equipment, including network system.
Assist in troubleshooting and repairing of real time communication systems.
Construct wired & wireless communication systems at substations, repeater sites and in the distribution system, and distribution devices for the SCADA network.
Operate heavy equipment including trucks with trailers, aerial devices, mobile cranes, cable pulling equipment, and other motorized devices to provide for safe and efficient installations. Responsible for the care and minor maintenance on all tools and equipment.
Perform daily CVOR and aerial device inspections as required and report any defects.
Monitor performance and provide assistance and instruction to junior grades of employees.
Participate in Acting Supervisor as per collective agreement.
Adhere to Occupational Health & Safety activities for the organization to effectively promote a culture of health, safety and loss prevention.
Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain work sites and vehicles in a safe and clean state.
Perform traffic control, assist coworkers, contractors and other departments as necessary.
Complete the regularly scheduled cybersecurity awareness training. Maintain an awareness of the sensitivity of the data within the work environment. Keep passwords private. Report changes in user status. Report suspected security violations. Follow staff reporting structure to communicate if any concerns/issues/risks are identified. Follow physical security protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.