Power Electrician

Organization EUI, Electricity Operations, Transmission

Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Weekly Hours of Work 40

Business Unit Electricity Operations

Electricity Operations is responsible for the electrical transmission and distribution systems in and around Edmonton. We are focused on safety, reliability, and innovative and practical solutions. Our employees look after electrical infrastructure as well as the underground and aerial distribution networks. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters.

We are hiring up to two ( 2 ) Full-Time Permanent Power Electrician 1 position s in Edmonton, AB; with the Transmission Operations team (Protection & SCADA and Apparatus) .

This opportunity is open to Internal and External candidates. Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “” email address.

A s the Power Electrician 1, you work with a variety of equipment such as protective relays, breakers, disconnects, switch gear, transformers and other related substation equipment to ensure proper operation. You will work alongside the Transmission Operations team members and report directly to the Operations Manager.

• Maintaining tools and equipment.
• Compiling reports.
• Keeping accurate records.
• Reading schematics and diagrams.
• Performing operational checks and acceptance tests.
• Conducting substation switching.
• Installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing high voltage apparatus.
• Assisting with other substation related duties as required.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Journeyman Power Systems Electrician certificate or Electrical Engineering Technologist willing to indenture into the Power Systems Electrician program may be considered
• 3 rd or 4 th year Power System Electrician apprentices that are previously indentured may be considered based on substation work experience.
• Electrical Engineering Technologist diploma is considered an asset.
• 3+ years of recent power substations related experience as a certified journeyman Power System Electrician or Power System Electrical apprentice is considered an asset .
• Protection & Control experience is considered an asset
• Knowledge and experience working with medium and high voltage substation equipment
• Willing and able to work with energized high voltage equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver’s permit, which requires a valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's License
  • Limited to 6 demerits or less at date of hire (prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviors will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file)
  • A Driver Abstract ( 5 year commercial type) will be required
• Clearance on background check requirements related to ARS CIP
• Ability to withstand strenuous physical activity inherent to the work performed, as well as to function effectively outside under a variety of weather conditions and through all seasons
  • Please note that due to the nature of this position you will be required to wear a ½ mask respirator for extended periods on a daily basis

Additionally, as the successful Power Electrician 1, you have the ability to handle new or emergency situations in a logical and reasoned manner. You are a team player who is professional, detail oriented, has highly developed judgment and possesses problem-solving skills. You use your written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with others. You understand that health, safety and environment are integral to EPCOR's work and strive to…