Apprentice, Station Maintenance Technician

Alectra Utilities Inc.; Markham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Apprentice, Station Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of substation equipment, including transformers and circuit breakers. You will work under the guidance of experienced technicians, ensuring safe and efficient operations while contributing to the upkeep of critical infrastructure. This position is perfect for those eager to learn and grow in the electrical field, providing a solid foundation for a rewarding career in station maintenance. Join this dynamic team and take the next step in your professional journey!

Benefits

Union Membership

Hands-on Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years of practical electrical experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair municipal and transformer station facilities.
• Perform electrical tests to verify integrity of components.
• Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Diagnostic Testing

Safety Compliance

Team Coordination

Education

Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Community College Diploma in Electrical Technology

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Thermographic Scanning Equipment

Job description

Apprentice, Station Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Posted Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:59 AM

The Opportunity

Job Posting Number: 2025-020 & 051

Position: Markham (Addiscott)

Reports to: Business Group: Centralized Operations

Division: Station Sustainment

Rate of Pay:

Starting Rate: 32.50/hr

Balance 1st Year: 38.72/hr

2nd Year: 42.59/hr

3rd Year: 46.85/hr

4th Year: 51.53/hr

Journeyperson: 56.68/hr

Number of Openings: 2

Union: PWU

Open: March 28, 2025

Close: April 10, 2025

Position Purpose:

We're looking for a motivated Apprentice, Station Maintenance Technician eager to learn and grow under the guidance of experienced Lead Hand Stations Techs. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience with installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, repairs, and data gathering of substation equipment including station facilities, switchgear, power transformers, capacitors and capacitor banks, circuit breakers, DC systems, switches, monitoring equipment, etc., setting the foundation for a rewarding career as a Station Maintenance Technician. Join Alectra and take the next step in your professional journey!

If you meet the following criteria, we welcome you to apply:

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized equivalent
• Completion of a 2 or 3 year community college diploma in electrical technology is considered an asset
• Must hold and maintain a Class “G” driver’s license in good standing; “DZ” or “AZ” driver’s license is considered an asset

Experience

• 2 years of practical electrical experience or recognized equivalent is an asset
• Previous co-op experience with Alectra Utilities is an asset

Below is the job description of a Station Maintenance Technician. During your apprenticeship, you will be trained on all aspects of the job progressively over the apprenticeship period.

• Maintain and repair municipal station (MS) and transformer station (TS) facilities, transformers, monitoring equipment, switches, switchgear, U.P.S. systems, dc systems, circuit breakers, capacitor banks, standby diesel generators, and other ancillary equipment.
• Perform electrical and diagnostic tests on power and distribution transformers within the station, circuit breakers, and dc systems to verify integrity of components and predict potential failures. Maintain and update information on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other databases.
• Commission and decommission substations, substation equipment, and associated wiring.
• Supervise contractors to ensure work is carried out in compliance with corporate standards and safety rules and regulations.
• Perform thermographic scanning on electrical equipment to identify potential problems or flaws to minimize equipment failure.
• Liaise with external agencies such as Hydro One, equipment manufacturers, and consultants.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of TS’s and MS’s through periodic documented inspections, reports, and effects repairs on any deficiencies utilizing the CMMS.
• Ensure all TS’s and MS’s are kept in a state of good repair and are clear from debris, weeds, and clutter.
• Conduct tailboard conference and safety orientation with staff, contractors, and project team as required.
• Participate in training apprentices and students.
• Organize and coordinate daily work schedules as directed by Supervisor.
• Complete daily timesheets and maintain current CVOR log.
• Responsible for understanding and working knowledge and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures, and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply

*First consideration will be given to permanent employees in the PWU bargaining unit.

**As per the Collective Agreement, any permanent new hire in their bargaining unit must remain in their current position for at least twelve (12) months prior to commencing a new position.

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by clicking on the apply button.

Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Alectra will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs, to the point of undue hardship.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.