Distribution Line Technician

1 month ago

Barrie ON, Canada Hydro One Networks Inc Full time

49528-
Barrie-
Regular-

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One

Job Function:

Perform technical assignments and liaison work associated with the construction, maintenance, installation, purchase and/or sale of overhead and underground line extensions, road relocations, line betterments, recoverable work for external sources, joint-use arrangements, cogeneration agreements, water/pipeline/railway crossings and street lighting facilities. Prepare specifications and review estimates and other technical data as received from staff and/or other pertinent sources to ensure accuracy and consistency with appropriate practices, procedures, and standards. Carry out studies pertaining to protective coordination, voltage regulation and other similar undertakings associated with distribution lines planning endeavors.

Utilize various power system engineering software suites and ancillary equipment to facilitate system studies as requested by P&C Planners, Distribution Planners and Field staff. Recommend improvements and revisions related to protection study results. Study impact of generation on sub-transmission and distribution systems. submit reports/correspondence to supervisor or appropriate authority for review and subsequent approval.

GeneralAccountabilities:

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-Carry out engineering studies pertaining to distribution power systemprotective co-ordination, voltage regulation, short circuit analysis, connection impact assessments, DG impact analysis and other similar undertakings associated with distribution planning and/or field operations as required tominimize the extent ofuncontrollable service interruption or determine the impact on existing protective co-ordination scheme station/line loading and/or expected voltage levels.
-Recommend measures formaintaining adequate protection ofequipment andVoltagelevels, as well as recommending the requirement fornew power Lines or distribution stations, including the optimum location ofsame.
-Acquire, scrutinize, and calculate data tobe used forengineering analysis tools, ensuring it is suitable and correct forentry.
-Determine applicability ofthe data produced from the output ofthe engineering analysis tools.
-Prepare recommendations and/ or specifications forprotective co-ordination upgrades, line betterment projects in order toremedy/improve existing or future line conditions which appear inadequate/insufficient by Hydro One standards.
-Asrequired, perform distribution power systemsimpact studies as a result ofnew customer loads; prepare customer load connection requirements and distribution power systemrecommendations tomeet published specifications and codes based upon results obtained through engineering analysis, and submit to appropriate authority forreview.
-Utilize computers, engineering software and ancillary equipment tofacilitate work function. Recommend improvements, revisions and the like related tocomputer programs/software and related engineering tools (Integration ofnewTechnologyinto the above processes); submit reports/correspondence tosupervisor or appropriate authority forreview and subsequent approval.
-Perform other duties as required.
SelectionCriteria

EssentialKnowledge:

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-Requires a comprehensive knowledge ofthree-phase AC power systemtheory,grounding, basic economics, mathematics, computer applications and related subjects in order tosuccessfully conduct studies involving protective co-ordination, voltage regulation and improvement techniques, lines planning studies, load determination, and toprepare specifications, and monitor/review estimates pertaining tolines work proposals.
-This knowledge is considered tobe normally acquired through the successful completion ofthree-year course of concentrated study in an electrical engineering technology obtained in the Province ofOntario from a College of Applied ArtsandTechnology,Polytechnic Instituteor Community College or by having the equivalent levelofeducation and/or experience.
-Requires experience tohave acquired sufficientexposure and understanding ofpractices, procedures, and terminology relevant todistribution systems,protective co-ordination, voltage regulation, distribution lines standards, work methods, techniques and estimating activities.
-Requires experience with 3 wire and 4 wire systems, including associated protection and control devices.
-Requires advanced computer skills and experience tobecome familiar with computer program applications and applicable systemstofacilitate the preparation ofstudies and the generation ofdata.
-Requires on-the-job experience tobecome familiar with equipment, maintenance ofsame, manufacturers' specifications including procedures and contacts involved in line work activities
-Aperiod ofup toand including eight years is considered necessary togain this experience

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, Apply -a-
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Deadline: June 4, 2024

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