Stations - Electric System Operator

PUC Corporate; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PUC Corporate in Canada is seeking an Electric System Operator to lead emergency power restoration efforts and guide field staff to minimize outage scope and duration. You will work with the Lead Hand Stations and related teams to ensure safe operations and effective switching decisions.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in Electrical Technology or MEA Journeyperson Certification, at least 2 years of distribution-system experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• Must have a post-secondary diploma in Electrical Technology or MEA Journeyperson Certification as Powerline Technician/Substation Electrician.
• Must hold or be able to acquire the MEA Electric Operator Certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience on an electrical distribution system or related controls and stations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency power restoration activities with field staff to minimize outage scope and duration.
• Coordinate and administer switching orders for safe working conditions, including under emergency conditions.
• Administer, maintain, and configure the electric SCADA System.
• Identify system loading and manage temporary load transfers.
• Maintain accurate schematics, prints and records.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Independent work

Oral & written communication

Education

Electrical Technology diploma or MEA Journeyperson Certification

Tools

SCADA systems

Computerized control systems

Job description

As the Electric System Operator

your duties will include:

• In conjunction with the Lead Hand Stations, Substation Operation Technician and the Lead Hand Powerline Technician, perform a leading role in coordinating emergency power restoration activities and provide guidance to field staff to minimize outage scope and duration.
• Coordinate and administer Utility Work Protection and switching orders to allow for a safe working environment, often under emergency conditions.
• Administer, maintain, and configure the electric SCADA System.
• Identify System loading and temporary load transfers.
• Assist in development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Maintain accurate and up to date schematics, prints and records.
• A shift work rotation may be implemented at a future date.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma in an Electrical Technology field or MEA Journeyperson Certification as a Powerline Technician or Substation Electrician.
• Must hold or have the ability to acquire the MEA Electric Operator Certification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience on an electrical distribution system, or related controls and stations.
• Sound Leadership skills for coordination of technical staff.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of related legislation, codes, standards and practices.
• Ability to operate computerized systems.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license.