Apprentice Distribution System Operator: Start DSO Career

Énergie NB Power; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional energy provider in Fredericton seeks an Apprentice Distribution System Operator to join its Distribution System Operations team. The successful candidate will learn to triage and dispatch trouble calls, manage emergency response, and complete an apprenticeship within three years. Applicants must hold a two-year technical diploma or equivalent certification with five years of relevant experience. Competitive wages and benefits including health plans and pension options are offered.

Benefits

Health & Dental plans

Health Spending Account

New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan

Wellness options

Career development opportunities

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in electrical, power systems, industrial control, or electronics and five years of related experience.
• Professional certification or licence in a relevant field along with five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Triaging and dispatching trouble calls to appropriate resources.
• Developing emergency and real-time switching instructions.
• Executing approved switching orders and work permits.

Skills

Emergency management

Outage Management System (OMS)

Problem-solving

Education

Two-year technical diploma

Professional certification in utility operations

Job description

A regional energy provider in Fredericton seeks an Apprentice Distribution System Operator to join its Distribution System Operations team. The successful candidate will learn to triage and dispatch trouble calls, manage emergency response, and complete an apprenticeship within three years. Applicants must hold a two-year technical diploma or equivalent certification with five years of relevant experience. Competitive wages and benefits including health plans and pension options are offered.