Operate and maintain AltaLink transmission substations in Lethbridge, using electrical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and disciplined safety practices.
This full-time permanent Substation Technologist/Substation Electrician supports Transmission Field Operations in Alberta. Reporting to the Manager, Substations South, you will work within a multidisciplinary team maintaining equipment from 4160V to 500KV. The work includes equipment status reporting, emergency response, safe work planning, and support for capital upgrades and recent technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Operate, inspect, and maintain transmission substation equipmentProvide equipment status information and recommend improvementsRespond to station facility troubles and system emergenciesSupport capital upgrades, replacements, SVC,
and PST technologiesDevelop safe work plans and mentor junior employeesRequirements:
Related recognized technologist diploma, preferably Electrical TechnologyStrong mechanical and electrical aptitude with analytical problem-solving skillsKnowledge of required safety practices, procedures, and standardsValid Class 5 driver’s license and computer competencyAbility to work at heights, outdoors, on-call, and out-of-townBring substation maintenance, emergency response, and safety expertise to AltaLink’s transmission operations from the Lethbridge field office.