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| Company Name: |
BC Hydro |
| Job Title: |
Graduate Technologist |
| Term: |
Full Time |
| Category: |
Student/Graduate |
| Country: |
Canada |
| City/State: |
Various, BC |
| Description: |
Graduate Technologist-in-Training - Electrical (Engineering)
Job Number: 622744
Number of Positions: 3
Category: Technologist & Technician
City: Various Locations, B.C.
Posted Date: Mar 09, 2010
Closing Date: Mar 22, 2010
Your passion lies in making a difference. By moving beyond the expected, you help make our world a better place. These are values we respect and seek out in employees. As the demand for electricity grows, so does our need for more bright minds to join our team. Together, we can build our community, foster conservation and deliver clean, reliable energy solutions for today, tomorrow and generations to come.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the program is to provide the skills, knowledge and experience required to become a fully qualified technologist in Engineering Aboriginal Relations and Generation in:
P&C Design (Electrical Power Option)
Equipment Testing & Commissioning (Electrical Power Option)
Quality Assurance (Electrical Power Option)
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:
A diploma in electrical technology (power option) from a program nationally accredited by The Canadian Technology Accreditation Board, or other training equivalent to Canadian Technology Standards
Must qualify for membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC)
Must hold valid BC Drivers License
Must be able to work in Canada
Demonstrate the values of safety, teamwork, accountability, integrity and service.
Please note: Where equivalent status is claimed, acceptable documentation must be provided by the applicant that will show equivalency of courses taken. Either a letter from your place of education or your instructor indicating the course(s) and stating that the course(s) taken would be considered equivalent to the BC Hydro educational requirements.
ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQURED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR COVER LETTER, RESUME, ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS, ICBC DRIVERS ABSTRACT AND CLAIMS HISTORY TO THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION
The Program
The Graduate Technologist in Training Program involves intensive on the job training and is designed to translate your knowledge into practical experience. This is a two year on-the-job training program where the successful candidate will:
Engineering GTT in P&C Design or Engineering GTT Equipment Testing & Commissioning
Perform a variety of technical functions related to design, planning, construction and maintenance of Distribution, Generation, and/or Transmission systems
Under the direction of an Electrical Engineer develop the ability to design a variety of high voltage and/or low voltage electrical equipment/systems
Build technical knowledge and skills and gain experience in project management
Liaise with field engineers, site engineers, contractors and crews
Troubleshoot and analyze failures
Provide technical support for maintenance of equipment
Travel to sites to supervise tests or provide test support to others
Produce various types of technical documentation.
Engineering GTT in Quality Assurance
Build technical knowledge and skills and gain experience in electrical equipment and components used in the BCH system
Liaise with equipment manufacturers, field engineers, site engineers, contractors and crews
Troubleshoot and analyze equipment failures
Provide technical support for maintenance of equipment
Travel to sites to monitor tests and/or perform detailed inspections of various equipment (i.e. transformers, insulators, bushings, surge arresters, disconnect switches, station battery charger systems, voltage regulators, low to medium voltage cables, station reactors, shunt/series station capacitors, etc.), and/or provide test support to others
Perform supplier plant evaluations and audits as required
Produce various types of technical documentation (i.e. inspection and test reports, comments for tenders and technical specifications, etc.)
Familiarly with some or all of the following is advantageous but not required: 3-phase power systems and basic power calculations, megger and AC hi-pot/dielectric testing, ability to read electrical control panel wiring schematics and symbols, contact resistance/pressure testing, transformer loss and turn-turn ratio testing, familiarity with operation/function of reactive power equipment.
The Future
You will be exposed to challenging assignments and be trained to the highest standards. These experiences will lead you into a Technologist position at the end of your training period.
Rotations
Engineering GTTs are expected to experience a minimum of one rotation during their two year term.
The Location
Location is dependent upon the GTT position you are hired into. Engineering GTT positions are generally located within the Lower Mainland.
The Benefits
Besides having an exciting, varied and challenging career, you are paid while you learn and receive an excellent pay and benefit package. You are also eligible for three weeks vacation, the equivalent of 17 additional days off, medical and dental plans, pension plan, Group RRSP and others.
Please ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include:
Cover letter - provide in your online application
Resume (include street address and mailing address if different, email address and phone contacts) - provide in your online application
Proof of pre-requisite completion: copies of school transcripts from your educational institution confirming the completion the National Diploma Program in Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology
Include in your application a copy of your ICBC driver’s abstract and claims history [2 documents]; - which can be obtained from a motor vehicle branch or by calling Public Information at 604-661-2800 or 1-800-663-3051
Applicants must have completed a National Diploma Program in Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, preferably with a Power Option. Please check with your place of education if you are unsure if your diploma qualifies you for this position.
Please attach to your online application or provide to us via fax at 604-663-3921, quoting job number 622744 and job title Graduate Technologist-In-Training - Electrical (Engineering) by March 22, 2010.
Please ensure you provide us with ALL of the above information as requested; incomplete or late applications cannot be processed.
At BC Hydro, our vision For Generations is about working together to make a difference for the future of all British Columbians. To achieve this goal, we live by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Service, Accountability and Teamwork.
Safety - we integrate safety into everything we do
Integrity - we are fair, honest, open and straightforward
Service - we seek solutions and build relationships
Accountability - we take responsibility for our actions
Teamwork - we work together to achieve results
If you share our values and are ready to join a great team, we'd love to hear from you!
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
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| Salary: |
BOE / Yearly |
| Application Instructions: |
Apply Online |
| Company Careers Page: |
https://wwe1.bchydro.com/csbsites/bchydro/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=622744&?SuperCategoryCode=14201 |
| Post Date: |
March 9th, 2010 |
| Close Date: |
March 22, 2010 |
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