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Electrical Technologist
Competition Number: 02-10-605AEEAD
Job Category: Engineering Technology  -  Electrical
Posting Date: 6/10/2010 8:00:00 AM
Closing Date: 12/31/2010 5:00:00 PM
Job Location: Various
Description

ATCO Electric is a member of the ATCO Group of Companies - one of Canada's premier corporations. We are an Alberta, investor-owned utility delivering electric energy to customers throughout northern and east-central Alberta. In these resource rich areas of the province, electricity is an essential component of industrial development.

 

Albertans count on ATCO Electric for the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to their homes, farms, and businesses. ATCO Electric serves almost two-thirds of the province, delivering electric energy to petroleum and forestry companies, farms, towns and cities, First Nations and Métis Settlements.

 

Currently we have an immediate opening for the following position:

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIST

VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN ALBERTA   

 

Under the leadership of a Technologist Team Leader, the incumbent will assist with the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of distribution and transmission electrical apparatus, associated control and protective devices.

Responsibilities
  • Routine paperwork, attending meetings, planning the execution of their own work and participating in assigned projects.
  • Operating a motor vehicle and various types of equipment including test equipment.
  • Travel to work from temporary headquarters.
  • Overnight stays and standby are also considered as part of this job.
  • All duties and responsibilities will be performed in accordance with established safety and environmental policies, procedures and practices and applicable government legislation.
Qualifications
  • Grade XII diploma with a Certificate in Electrical Technology from a recognized institute of technology.
  • Certificate of proficiency as a Journeyman Power Systems Electrician.
  • At least 2 years related experience with a working knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures in transmission equipment and related systems. 
  • Effective interpersonal, communication, and troubleshooting/ problem solving skills. 
  • The incumbent will have a valid operator’s license.
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  • Please indicate your preferred location on your application.
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  • If you are interested in contributing within an ever changing environment where the delivery of power and complimentary services are essential to providing excellent value for our customers, please apply by selecting the “APPLY” button.  Please quote the job title, competition number, location and indicate what newspaper you saw the ad in for our reference purposes.
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  • To be eligible for hire, candidates will be required to complete a Security Clearance Check satisfactory to ATCO Electric.
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  • We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in the above position, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
  
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