Electrical Systems Specialist

2 weeks ago


Trail, Canada FortisBC Full time

Position Overview

The Communications, Protection & Control Technologist is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of power systems by conducting installation, maintenance, and repairs on telecommunication, electrical apparatus, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct emergent, investigative, and scheduled tests on generation, transmission, and distribution system electrical apparatus and equipment, cables, metering, telecommunications, and protective relaying facilities.
  • Carry out specialized tests to analyze and assess inherent faults or conditions, including power quality and radio or television frequency interference.
  • Compile and record test data on telecommunications, relay characteristic tests, and other associated electrical equipment.
  • Install, test, and commission a wide range of generation, substation, and terminal station communication and protective schemes.
  • Assess and organize conditions for the installation and maintenance of telecontrol equipment, including two-way radios, repeater sites, microwave radio, powerline carrier, supervisory control, telemetering equipment, telecontrol standby power equipment, and security systems.
  • Read, interpret, and troubleshoot complex protective relaying schemes and determine corrective actions to solve problems.
  • Undertake cost estimates, basic designs, job planning, scheduling, work documentation, and reports as required.
  • Liaise with internal or external parties to provide technical expertise.
  • Provide technical training in areas covered under job duties to others in the workforce.
  • Subject to standby and callouts, with the requirement to establish residence as per the standby policy.

Requirements

  • Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Technology.
  • Journeyman Electrical Tradesman (Red Seal) or Power System Electrician (PSE).
  • Practical experience in work related to generating, substation, or terminal station equipment.
  • Strong computer background.
  • Practical experience in the use of tools and electrical testing equipment.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

FortisBC offers a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for life-long career development and volunteerism.



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