Distribution System Technologist - Apprentice

The Distribution System Technologist (DST) Apprentice operates, installs, commissions, constructs, repairs, maintains, and decommissions all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA systems, including completion of all associated work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and work procedures, under the direction of a Distribution System Technologist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and coordinate work activities as related to the project
• Install, inspect, maintain and repair all types of substation equipment, protective relay and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, and SCADA RTU systems
• Commission, test and approve for service all substation distribution equipment, protection and control systems, station metering, distribution automation equipment, SCADA RTU systems, and substation communication systems
• Provide operating instructions for substation equipment
• Perform cable terminations and testing of stations primary and secondary cable
• Commission, test and maintain all substation building protection systems including fire/smoke detection and suppression
• Install, repair, maintain substation building equipment as required
• Conduct switching
• Record on/off work protection
• Test, repair and maintain high voltage test equipment and live line tools
• Complete, maintain and update work orders, engineering drawings, specifications, reports, work procedures, and any other associated records/documentation
• Troubleshoot and diagnose substation equipment failures, distribution automation equipment failures, protection and control system failures, SCADA failures, communication system and station metering failures
• Perform infra-red inspections
• Install and maintain switchgear stenciling and locking equipment
• Prepares reports determining cause of failure, proposed remediation activities, risk management alternatives, post-repair test procedures, and implements accepted recommendation
• Identify defects, contraventions and dangers
• Operates electric cranes in stations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with one of the following: Electrical/Electromechanical Technologist diploma; Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree; a Bachelor of Technology degree with a concentration on Energy Systems Engineering may be considered (August 2024 graduates accepted)
• Must have a valid “G” and be eligible to obtain a “DZ” License in the Province of Ontario
• Related hands on field experience preferred
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) Certification from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in a PC environment and engineering software applications
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Safety performance and familiarity with utility safety regulations and practices; adopts safe and efficient work practices, participates in job planning, risk reduction, and reports problems
• Customer Service and Trust; excels in providing timely and effective services and exceeding customer expectations
• Leadership; keeps people informed, promotes team morale and productivity
• Adherence to Policies and Procedures; complies with policies, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Work; demonstrates an in-depth level of knowledge regarding the job, current role and accountabilities
• Problem Solving; takes into account all relevant information when making a decision
• Dependability; reliable and counted on to get the work done, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Quality of Work; work is organized, detailed, in-depth, and is consistently of high quality
• Volume of Work completed far outreaches the expectations; adapts well to changing volumes of work and/or pace of work and proactively seeks out additional work
• Collaborating; stresses collaboration and interacts effectively with others

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.