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EB CAREERS - Substation Technologist - AltaLink |
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| Acheson, Alta. |
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Wednesday, 10 June 2009 |
 AltaLink is Canada’s only fully independent transmission company, responsible for the maintenance and operation of approximately 11,600 kilometres of transmission lines and 260 substations in Alberta.
An opportunity exists for the position of:
Substation Technologist (Full-Time)
An entry level opportunity exists
for a Substation Technologist with the Transmission Field Operations
team in the Acheson office just west of Edmonton. This position will be
part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the operation and
maintenance of AltaLink’s transmission substations in Alberta.
The successful
candidate will be expected to reside in the greater Edmonton vicinity.
Responsibilities
• Operate, inspect and maintain
substation equipment associated with the AltaLink transmission system.
• Provide
maintenance planning, schedulers and AltaLink Control Center staff with
information regarding equipment status, and recommend improvements or
replacements.
• Trouble response for stations
facilities in the area.
Assist and support other
disciplines as required.
Qualifications
• Diploma from a
recognized technical school as an Electrical Technologist.
• Must have the
ability to work in adverse weather conditions and have a valid Class 5
driver’s license.
• Be competent and comfortable
working with computers and spreadsheets.
• Willing to develop skills and a
career in the Substation Technologist discipline.
• Dedicated
team player with strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated
problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within
strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work
safely and show concern for environmental, health and safety issues in
the workplace.
• Strong mechanical as well as
electrical aptitude.
• Able to work comfortably at
heights.
• Willing to accept out-of-town
working conditions.
Interested
applicants can CLICK HERE to
submit their resume and cover letter online before June 30, 2009.
We thank all applicants for their
interest; however only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
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