Protection & Control Tech

Hydro One Networks Inc • Thunder Bay, ON

7d • CA$130,112 - CA$138,416 • Onsite

About The Position

Hydro One is the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. With roots dating back over 110 years, the company has evolved to meet changing customer and community needs. Hydro One is focused on providing exceptional customer service and building safe communities. This is an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One.

Requirements

• Requires a knowledge of the theory and operating characteristics of power and distribution equipment and systems and of associated protection, telecommunications, metering, network and control equipment and circuits.
• Requires a knowledge of instruments and test equipment as used in checking electrical and electronic circuits.
• Requires a knowledge of advanced mathematics including calculus, analytical trigonometry, algebra and logarithms in the study and application of electronic and electrical theory.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired in and equivalent to a three-year electrical engineering technology program and at least six years experience in the Protection and Control function.
• Must have an Electrical Technologist Diploma or deemed equivalent by Ontario's independent certifying body for engineering and applied science technicians and technologists.
• Must have completed the Hydro One P&C training program.
• Must have a valid “Full” G Driver’s License.
• Successful validation of a PRA (Personnel Risk Assessment) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial inspections, conduct trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance, carry out modifications and repairs as required, on all types of protection, telecommunications, metering networks and control equipment.
• Perform initial inspection checks, to ensure that newly equipment are ready to be placed in service.
• Receive assignment from Supervisor, with direction as necessary on specific technical details, work procedures and potential problem areas.
• Examine pertinent specifications and drawings and discuss with design and functional groups as necessary, to ensure complete understanding of proposed work.
• Perform functional tests of the overall schemes, as appropriate, to ensure that they satisfy performance requirements.
• Conduct prescribed detailed tests after the equipment has been placed in service to ensure that it is functioning correctly. Correct drawings.
• Investigate incorrect or unexplained equipment performance as necessary, to identify, locate and correct faults in installed equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and tests on installed equipment based on current work programs to ensure that the equipment is in good operating condition or identify problems; readjust or recalibrate as required.

Benefits

• Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree