AltaLink

Utilities

HighVoltageEquipmentTechnician

Alberta, Canada FULL TIME
The Brief

“High Voltage Equipment Technician at AltaLink. Skills: High Voltage Equipment Repair, Substation Equipment Maintenance, Failure Analysis, Electrical Equipment Testing. failure analysis assessments. identifying parts requirements”

Industry & Context.

Utilities
Problems you'll solve

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Willing to work in a shop environment, Limited field work, including travel, may be required, Able to work comfortably at heights and adverse weather conditions if required, physically demanding position, required to be in good physical condition, good manual dexterity, physical coordination, meet all physical fitness, medical and weight requirements, Valid Class 5 driver’s license

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Journeyperson Power System Electrician (PSE) or Apprentice, Journeyperson Electric Motor Systems Technician (EMST), Journeyperson Electrician, Proven ability/experience in above noted responsibilities, Proven track record of safe work and commitment to environmental, health and safety standards and requirements, Ability to become competent in the development and documentation of Safe Work Plans, Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines, Be competent and comfortable working with computers and spreadsheets, Ability to adapt to changing conditions and able to effectively manage multiple priorities, Ability to effectively work as part of a team and independently, Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive outcomes, Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license, Able to work comfortably at heights and adverse weather conditions if required, To ensure we meet our safety requirements, you are required to be in good physical condition, have good manual dexterity and physical coordination and meet all physical fitness, medical and weight requirements, Proven track record of good attendance and performance

Nice to Have

Previous experience in the repair of major electrical equipment is an asset, Experience operating cranes, rigging and forklift equipment is an asset

What You'll Do.

failure analysis assessments

identifying parts requirements

refurbishment and testing of substation equipment

dismantling and disposal of failed or obsolete equipment and materials

Maintain and repair major Electrical Equipment (Power Transformers

Instrument Transformers

unloading and loading electrical equipment and parts

Identification of repair parts

and refurbishment of major electrical equipment

Assisting with root cause failure analysis of failed electrical equipment

Processing of insulating oil for inventory or for equipment

and recycling of obsolete or failed equipment

and disposal of electrical insulating materials including oil

Provide technical support for the field technologists on electrical equipment (e.g.

testing and quality control of Gas Detector Relays

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

part of a team responsible for failure analysis assessments; Provide technical support for the field technologists on electrical equipment; Assist and support Field Operations and other disciplines as required; work as part of a team; interface with team members and customers

Communication Scope

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive outcomes

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