Summer Student - Substation Technologist

At Alta Link, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day.

We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at Alta Link can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

We power Alberta! Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

When you’re on our team, you’resupporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe,reliableandaffordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every

AltaLinkercontributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Summer Student to join our Field Operations South Team.

An opportunity exists for a Summer Student with the Transmission Field Operations team located in Rocky View County, AB. Reporting to the Manager, Substations South, this position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the operation and maintenance of Altalink’s transmission substations in Alberta. The successful candidate will be required to reside in the Calgary area.

• Operate, inspect and maintain substation equipment (4160V- 500KV) associated with the Alta Link transmission system.
• Provide maintenance planning, schedulers and Altalink Control Center staff with information regarding equipment status and recommend improvements or replacements.
• Trouble response for stations facilities in the area.
• Assist and support other disciplines as required.
• Assist the Substations team on Capital upgrade and replacement work.
• Assist the Substation team with new technologies that include SVC and PST.
• As required, develop and implement a plan for substation work including review and understanding of work packages and related work practices, procedures, policies/standards and regulations, ensuring that all practices meet or exceed existing requirements.
• Ensure development and documentation of Safe Work Plans as required.
• Coordinate and provide emergency response to system emergencies as required.
• All candidates must demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

• Full-time returning to studies student enrolled in a related and recognized Technologist Diploma program preferably Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Must have the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
• Be competent and comfortable working with computers and spreadsheets.
• Willing to develop skills and a career in the Substation Technologist discipline.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical…