Station Maintenance Technician (PWU)

  Position Purpose: Reporting to the Supervisor, Station Sustainment the Station Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, repairs and data gathering of substation equipment including station facilities, switchgear, power transformers, capacitors and capacitor banks, circuit breakers, DC systems, switches, monitoring equipment, etc. Responsibilities: Maintain and repair municipal station (MS) and transformer station (TS) facilities, transformers, monitoring equipment, switches, switchgear, U.P.S. systems, dc systems, circuit breakers, capacitor banks, standby diesel generators, and other ancillary equipment. Perform electrical and diagnostic tests on power and distribution transformers within the station, circuit breakers, dc systems to verify integrity of components and predict potential failures.  Maintain and update information on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other databases. Commission and De-commission substations, substations equipment and associated wiring. Supervise contractors to ensure work is carried out in compliance with corporate standards and safety rules and regulations. Perform thermographic scanning on electrical equipment to identify potential problems or flaws to minimize equipment failure. Liaise with external agencies such as Hydro One, equipment manufacturers, and consultants. Ensures safe and efficient operation of TS’s and MS’s through periodic documented inspections, reports and effects repairs on any deficiencies utilizing the CMMS. Ensure all TS’s and MS’s are kept in a state of good repair and are clear from debris, weeds and clutter. Conduct tailboard conference and safety orientation with staff, contractors, and project team as required. Participate in training apprentices and students. Organize and coordinate daily work schedules as directed by Supervisor. Complete daily timesheets and maintains current CVOR log. Responsible for an understanding and working knowledge and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures. The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.   Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Education & Specialized Knowledge Requires a 2 or 3 year community college diploma in electrical technology. Combination of training and/or working experience in the electrical substation environment may be considered as an asset. Requires Journeyman Substation Electrician certification. OACETT certification C. Tech. Certified Engineering Technician or ability to earn OACETT certification within a year. Possession of a valid “DZ”” driver’s license or the ability to obtain a DZ license. Utility Work Protection Code. First Aid. Bucket Evacuation and Rescue. Experience Minimum five (5) years related experience. Skills/Abilities/Competencies Physically fit to perform position responsibilities and ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Capable of working in confined spaces. Demonstrated ability to work from work orders, specifications, standards and instructions, able to interpret prints, sketches and diagrams. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Possess hands on, technical and critical decision making skills to ensure stations are safe, reliable and fully operational. Requires working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements. Requires working knowledge of EUSR rules, the utility work protection code and other related safety regulations. Strong understanding of ESA rules and regulations as applicable to the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution systems. Working Conditions Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions or hazards, resulting in frequent discomfort or risk of danger - work is performed equally indoors and outdoors.