Electronic Technologist - Protection & Control; Union Position

Reporting to the Manager, Operations, or designate, the Electronics/P&C Technologist’s main responsibilities are to test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, commission and install hydroelectric generation equipment.
This position is a permanent, full-time union (PWU) position
. This role ensures the safe, reliable and efficient operation of electrical protection systems and electrical generation equipment.

Wawa, Ontario

Brookfield Renewable’s Canadian operations business currently owns and operates 61 renewable energy facilities across Canada, including 33 hydroelectric facilities, 4 wind farms, and 24 solar sites. As an industry leader, our mission is to develop and deploy sustainable solutions designed to accelerate Canada's transition to a low‑carbon future.

• Program hydroelectric generation Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), trouble‑shoot, maintain, and commission same.
• Work closely with expert and engineering personnel to develop and code for hydroelectric generation and ancillary equipment process sequences
• Analyze, troubleshoot, dismantle, align, assemble, and calibrate electronic and electrical equipment, and maintain the equipment in efficient operating condition.
• Develop and maintain Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) screens and maintain related software/hardware;
• Read and interpret drawings and troubleshoot / resolve technical issues.
• Installation, calibration, and maintenance of low voltage instrumentation;
• Maintaining, testing and commissioning of power system protection & control schemes for hydroelectric generators, power transformers, and ancillary equipment;
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain generator auxiliary equipment;
• Maintain communication hardware and software to support the continuous safe and reliable operation of hydroelectric generating stations (i.e., plant RTUs and fibre optic equipment);
• Assist with annual equipment outages pertaining to electronics/electrical Preventative Maintenance activities;
• Perform general maintenance of the hydro station, as assigned;
• Attend and successfully complete all applicable training courses relevant to the job description
• Maintain availability as necessary to participate in emergency maintenance response activities (i.e., on-call scheduling) with the maintenance crew;
• Maintain availability for occasional travel, as required for company business;
• Collaborate and assist staff trained in electrical and mechanical work, and operate the central apparatus;
• Ensure that the hydroelectric equipment is functioning properly and adjust the equipment when necessary to optimize efficiency;
• Participate in the implementation of projects and continue to improve the existing facilities;
• Act as temporary group leader and/or contract monitor as required, and be responsible for the establishment and holding of necessary work protection (lock‑out/tag‑out) as per the Work Protection Code;
• Implement and participate in other related tasks as assigned.
• Other duties include working at heights and in confined spaces, report preparation and submission, and act as an operator’s switching agent as required;

• Strong safety orientation, proficient in oral and written communication, demonstrated effective conflict resolution skills, and able to work in a team environment;
• Excellent working knowledge of industrial safety regulations, procedures, rules and practices;
• Demonstrated recognition of the value of job planning and scheduling;
• Possess strong written and oral communications skills in English.

• The successful candidate will have completed a recognized diploma program in electronics engineering technology or electrical engineering technology (with equivalent experience) from an accredited institution, preferably with a…