Utility Electrical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Kingston; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A joint venture in electric vehicle battery production is seeking a Utility (Electrical) Technician in Kingston, Canada. The role involves managing electrical substation facilities, conducting routine inspections, and troubleshooting issues. Candidates should have a high school diploma, broad knowledge in mechanical utilities, and skills in Microsoft Office. Join us to contribute to this innovative EV project.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of mechanical utility and tools obtained through work experience.
• Relevant utility management experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical substation facilities and operate electrical switches.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on various equipment.
• Document and keep legal inspection logs.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports

Basic Skills in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

HSAGP (Hyundai-SK America Green power) Energy LLC. is Hyundai Motor Group and SK On's joint venture company to produce batteries for electric vehicle batteries. The joint venture plans to invest $5 billion to build an EV battery cell plant in Bartow County, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group and SK On will each hold a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The new plant created by the two companies is expected to start manufacturing battery cells in the first half of 2026 with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh, enough to support the production of 300,000 EVs a year. The future Bartow County plant in northwest Georgia is strategically located near Hyundai Motor Group’s existing and planned U.S. facilities. Hyundai Motor Group broke ground last year on the new Hyundai Motor Group Meta plant America in southeast Georgia to make future Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs. For more information visit our website

Join us on the journey of two companies\' massive electric vehicle project in Bartow County!

Summary:

Utility (Electrical) technician works in routine, following standard procedures under supervision. He/She is responsible for managing electrical substation facilities, measurement/control system and their parts. His/her main tasks include regular status check, operation of electrical switches (including circuit breaker, MCCB, MCB), replacement and cleaning. He/She is also required to take appropriate measures when there is any malfunction or damage of facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Electrical Substation Maintenance
• 25kV SWGR voltage, current measurement
• 25kV SWGR alarm lamp operational status check
• 25kV Substation thermal imaging camera inspection
• 25kV other visual inspection
• 25kV P/D measurement
• 4.16kV SWGR voltage, current measurement
• 4.16kV SWGR alarm lamp operational status check
• 4.16kV SWGR Substation thermal imaging camera inspection
• 4.16kV other visual inspection
• Switch gear (Low voltage) voltage, current measurement
• Switch gear alarm lamp operational status check
• Switch gear thermal imaging camera inspection
• Switch gear other visual inspection
• Mold TR (25kV/4.16kV, 25kV/LV) alarm lamp operational status check
• Mold TR transformer thermal imaging camera inspection
• Mold TR exhaust fan operational status check
• Mold TR other visual inspection

Automatic Control System Maintenance

• HVAC control valve, panel inspection/repairment
• Steam boiler, hot oil heater, and NMP inspection/repairment
• Gas detector inspection/repairment
• Temperature & humidity sensor and indicator (HVAC, process inspection/repairment)
• PLC and PLC communication/alarm inspection/repairment
• Portable equipment (instrument) management and calibration
• Control room HMI screen drawing support

Legal Inspection Management

• Deal with regular inspection of government offices
• Document and keep legal inspection logs and related documents

Facility Management

• Clean the electrical substation
• Create and update facility management history
• Create and update inspection log

Troubleshooting

• Take appropriate measure when the facility is malfunctioning or damaged

Other tasks as necessary to meet the organization\'s needs

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

Broad knowledge of mechanical utility and tools obtained through work experience; Relevant utility management experience in manufacturing environment

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English

Skills:

Basic Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law