Substation Electrician (Journeyperson/Apprentice)
$70,137,600–$112,070,400 year
On-siteBurlington, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Install, repair, and maintain substation equipment, including transformers, breakers, and SCADA systems. Perform cable testing, fault locating for underground systems, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical failures. Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and recalibration of protective devices and intelligent electronic devices. Review electrical drawings using AutoCAD and maintain accurate equipment records. Respond to emergency and on-call situations as required, arriving on-site within one hour. This unionized, on-site role at Burlington Hydro supports a local distribution company serving over 69,500 customers. Candidates must be enrolled in or complete the MEARIE Substation Electrician certification program.
Required Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering Technology diploma program from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Certification as a Journeyperson Substation Electrician under the MEARIE Substation Electrician program (or equivalent) or the ability to complete the certification program requirements
- Valid G Class Ontario driver's licence with a clean abstract
- Proficiency in interpreting work orders, specifications, standards, and blueprints/drawings, with strong reading comprehension and mathematical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact positively with employees, customers, and the public
- Physical fitness to safely perform work, including climbing, working at heights, working in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness and ability to participate in regular emergency call-outs, on-call rotation, and work under emergency conditions, with the ability to arrive on-site within one hour of being called
- Solid knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices
- Reliable, energetic, and motivated with a proven safety and attendance record
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- A complete background check, including a criminal record check, will be conducted for the successful candidate
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to learn new software and systems
- familiarity with AutoCAD is an asset
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