Station Maintenance Summer Student

**About this role**:
You will be part of a dynamic team working to gain practical and professional experience in our Station Maintenance department. As a Station Maintenance Summer Student, you will support the Stations team with a variety of projects. At Burlington Hydro Inc. (BHI), we believe in diverse talent and that students add value and help contribute innovative ideas to support our success.

As a Station Maintenance Summer Student, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute as part of our team, work alongside and learn from experienced and talented professionals. This position reports to the Supervisor of Stations and requires you to be onsite at our 1340 Brant Street location.

**Core responsibilities**:

- Work in compliance with all safe work practices, rules and regulations as set out by Burlington Hydro Inc., the MOL and IHSA
- Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Learn to operate equipment and tools used in the day-to-day work
- Learn how to test and maintain transformers; mechanical and/or electrical testing/troubleshooting of breakers, protective devices, batteries and chargers
- Learn how to install and maintain AC and DC substation service systems; locate underground cables; test and fault locate on underground distribution plant
- Assist with drawings and diagrams using AutoCAD; assist in collecting data and maintenance records Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time

**What we are looking for**:

- 2nd or 3rd year Engineering student enrolled and in good standing in the Technologist program
- Ability to follow work orders, specifications, standards, blueprints/drawings, and instructions
- Knowledge of ethernet and communication networks is an asset
- Knowledge of programming and using database programs is an asset
- Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Drivers’ License with a clean abstract
- Knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification is an asset

**What you will need to be successful**:

- Keen interest in the Electrician discipline, including underground distribution system
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including reading comprehension; as well as excellent mathematical skills Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills; a good work ethic with a positive approach to work and co-workers; energetic and motivated with an excellent attendance record

**Who we are**:
Established in 1945, Burlington Hydro is a local distribution company (LDC) serving the City of Burlington, with a total licensed service area of 188 square kilometres and a customer base of 69,000 customers (consisting of Residential, General Service, Street Light, and Unmetered Scattered Load customers/connections).

At Burlington Hydro, we strive to exemplify excellence in every aspect of our business. From the exacting work of our engineers and the professionalism of our customer service representatives, to our resilient operations crews and all those in-between, we work together to deliver value at every level of the organization. It’s a value proposition that lies at the very core of our company - caring for people and community, and caring about stewardship and sustainability - all with a commitment to continuous improvement in everything we do.

We rely on the skills and abilities of all of our employees to assist us in reaching our mission, goals and objectives. We put high emphasis on our Core Values and expect all employees to act consistently in accordance with those Values.

We care about our team, our work, our customers and our business. Our commitment to delivering quality service and providing a safe work environment govern all of our daily activities. Each member of our team has a responsibility to help one another achieve success, and satisfaction on the job. Vision and strategy are vital, but it's our people who create value.

Burlington Hydro is consistently voted as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. We promote a culture that is performance driven, values centric, diverse, and inclusive. We’re always looking for good people who share the same values and want to combine their professional talents with a commitment to our goals.
- Thrive in a dynamic team environment and resilient in the face of challenges or uncertainty
- Are committed to safety and working as part of a team to ensure the highest standards of safety are upheld
- Take the initiative, leads by example, demonstrates a positive attitude and respectful of diverse perspectives Have a strong track record of excellence in all that they do

In exchange, we offer:

- Competitive compensation
- Safe working conditions
- Training and development support Opportunity to learn and gain hands on experience with one of the leading Local Distribution Company (LDC) in Ontario- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Burlington Hydro Inc. will provide accommodations to applicant