Protective Relaying & Telecommunication Technologist

FortisBC; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

FortisBC, Castlegar, BC, is seeking a Communications, Protection & Control Technologist to install, maintain and repair telecommunication and electrical equipment for safe power system operation.

The role involves tests, fault analysis, data recording and coordinating with internal/external parties. A Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Technology and a Red Seal or PSE are required. Standby/on-call and travel within the Electric service territory are expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Technology.
• Journeyman Electrical Tradesman (Red Seal) or Power System Electrician (PSE).
• Practical experience in work related to generating, substation or terminal station equipment.
• Must possess a strong computer background.
• Practical experience in the use of tools and electrical testing equipment.
• Must be holder of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct emergent, investigative and scheduled tests on generation, transmission and distribution system electrical apparatus and equipment, cables, metering, telecommunications and protective relaying facilities by coordinating line and equipment clearances.
• Carry out specialized tests required to analyze and assess inherent faults or conditions including power quality and radio or television frequency interference.
• Compile and record test data on telecommunications, relay characteristic tests and other associated electrical equipment.
• Install, test and commission a wide range of generation, substation and terminal station communication and protective schemes.
• Assess and organize those conditions that must be dealt with in the installation and maintenance of telecontrol equipment such as, two-way radios, repeater sites, microwave radio, powerline carrier, supervisory control, telemetering equipment, telecontrol standby power equipment and security systems.
• Read, interpret and troubleshoot complex protective relaying schemes and determine any corrective actions needed to solve problems.
• As required, undertake cost estimates, basic designs, job planning, scheduling, work documentation and reports.

Skills

Strong computer background

Electrical testing experience

Education

Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Technology

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

FortisBC, Castlegar, BC, is seeking a Communications, Protection & Control Technologist to install, maintain and repair telecommunication and electrical equipment for safe power system operation.

The role involves tests, fault analysis, data recording and coordinating with internal/external parties. A Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Technology and a Red Seal or PSE are required. Standby/on-call and travel within the Electric service territory are expected.