Stations Technician

Elexicon Energy Inc.•Clarington, ON

19h•$45 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Elexicon Energy is the fourth-largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario. Our mission is to provide our customers with reliable, affordable energy services and to continuously improve to meet their needs, while ensuring the needs of our shareholders are met through sustainable growth. At Elexicon Energy we believe in living and leading our values through our daily actions. Our people are passionate about what they do and are engaged in day-to-day operations, projects and initiatives to support Our Why of empowering the communities we serve and helping customers create the possibilities that energize their future. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we develop the strategies and plans to support a new brand and vision for customer centricity and operational excellence!

Requirements

Experience with electrical distribution systems, knowledge of protection and control systems, SCADA is an asset
Strong computer software and hardware skills
Ability to investigate, diagnose and report on faults, failures, breakdowns and improper operations of the following: Substation transformers & associated equipment, HV & MV Breakers, Switches, Reclosures (Air, SF6, Oil, Vacuum), HV & MV Lightning Arrestors, Insulators, Fuses, HV & MV Cables
An organized individual, able to speak and listen well, to generate organized understandable written documents, coupled with a self-motivated team player, with an analytical personality and excellent project management and interpersonal skills
Comfortable with working at heights
Safely and effectively use mobile crane and infrared thermographic equipment
High School diploma (309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician License preferred)
Journeyperson Substation Electrician Certificate
3-5 years' experience as a Stations Technician
Must hold as a minimum a Class “G” license. Class “DZ” is preferred

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technician/ Technologist is an asset
SCADA is an asset

Responsibilities

Be very familiar with and work in compliance with safe work practices in accordance with IHSA rules and company policies and procedures.
Be available to assume duties of the Lead Station Technician, if required, during their absence.
Repair, replace, test, inspect, maintain and commission station assets such as, but not limited to the following: substation transformers, switches, fuses, breakers, switchgear, medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) cables, metering equipment and grounding.
Use a variety of test equipment, and analyze results, associated with each station component being tested such as, but not limited to the following: HV Capacitance & Dissipation Factor Bridge, Turns Ratiometer, Winding Resistance, Insulation Resistance, Contact Resistance, Ground Resistance
Install and upgrade protection and control (P&C) equipment, including relays and associated wiring within the breaker cubicles.
Read and interpret electrical AC/DC schematics, AC three line, logic diagrams, single line diagrams and design installation drawings in order to complete projects or tasks.
Set up and test installed equipment to completion of projects. Purchase required hardware and wiring as required to complete projects or tasks.
Maintain and repair AC and DC service systems for the substations as required. Repair or replace defective items or equipment.
Installation of low voltage and high voltage cables and associated terminations.
Specify and purchase items as needed while remaining compliant with the company’s purchasing policy.
Gather oil samples as required.
Be familiar with codes and standards (OESC, NETA, etc.) as well remaining compliant with company policies and procedures, including its Construction Verification Program.
Prepare station outage documentation in order to isolate station components while remaining compliant with the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).
Perform duties of Permit Holder as specified in Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).
Investigate, diagnose and report on faults, failures, breakdowns and improper operations of the following: Substation transformers & associated equipment, HV & MV Breakers, Switches, Reclosures (Air, SF6, Oil, Vacuum), HV & MV Lightning Arrestors, Insulators, Fuses, HV & MV Cables, Any other components within the station fence
Collect scheduled and periodic substation data and maintain detailed substation loading and equipment information records
Ensure substation components and structures, including yard and enclosure are in a secure, safe and clean condition
Supervise and direct on-site work of contractors. Included in this direction is the supervision and inspection of work by outside contractors, ensuring their compliance with applicable codes, standards and Elexicon’s Construction Verification Program
Research for data and specs for various pieces of equipment for upcoming jobs. Source parts and request quotations and prepare purchase requisitions
Available to be part of an on-call rotation for after-hours trouble response
Other duties as required may be considered part of these responsibilities