ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

　　Black & McDonald's Engineering & Technical Services team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

　　The Engineering & Technical Services Technician position is based in Toronto and typically reports directly to the Maintenance, Commissioning or Engineering Supervisor, dependent on business requirements. Their primary focus is providing technical support to the Engineering & Technical Services Division, which will include both field and office support. The technician will be enrolled into a 4- year Engineering & Technical Services trainee program and will be evaluated throughout the program prior to advancing to the next level. The technician will rotate through various streams of the division during the 4-year term, providing the technician with quality exposure and experience within various aspects of the division and industry. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

　　Substation maintenance

　　Substation commissioning

　　Engineering services

　　Distribution design services

　　Panel builds & wiring

　　Responsible for the maintenance, installation, and repair of medium/high voltage substation equipment

　　Maintain or commission power transmission, substation, and distribution equipment – i.e., Protection and control circuits, power transformers, circuit breakers, HV switches and breaker, AIS/GIS switchgear etc.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Relay testing and calibration of both electronic and electromechanical relays as well as testing various protection schemes

　　Prepare detailed project reports by collecting, summarizing, analysing, and interpreting information

　　Perform tasks using computer assisted tests, analysis, and design engineering software

　　Prepare, review, and edit technical drawings of electrical components and systems to ensure the application, installation and operations conform to required standards and customer requirements

　　Protection panel building, wiring, and testing

　　Assist engineering services with designing and drafting for various projects – Includes schematic drawings, protection settings, power system studies, documentation packages, etc.

　　Design support for new construction, rehabilitation, and relocation of overhead and underground infrastructure at distribution voltage levels.

　　Develop and prepare design deliverables from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data

　　Prepare construction drawings for proposed distribution system design (overhead and underground)

　　Communicate with site staff for any design related inquiries

　　Prepare as-built construction drawings

　　Conduct field reviews and surveys for design input purposes

　　Visit site as required to assist design team and technical data collection

　　Maintain a safety conscious mindset while conducting all activities

　　COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

　　Communicates Effectively

　　Continuous Learning

　　Customer Focus

　　Holds Self and Others Accountable

　　Problem Solving and Innovation

　　Teamwork and Collaboration

　　Values and Respects Others

　　Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

　　EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

　　Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

　　Registered E.I.T or OACETT member is considered an asset

　　Exposure to the electrical construction industry is considered an asset but not required

　　SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

　　Excellent organization and time management skills

　　A self-starting personality able to work individually or as part of a high functioning team committed to the success of the organization

　　Exceptional technical, analytical, and numerical skills

　　Strong interpersonal and communication skills

　　Commitment to customer satisfaction

　　A willingness to learn and grow by undertaking hands-on site tasks

　　Understanding of protection philosophies within high voltage and low voltage systems considered an asset

　　Experience with protection and control equipment considered an asset (SEL, GE, Siemens, etc.)

　　Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, MS Office, etc.)

　　Troubleshooting mindset – will be responsible for in depth troubleshooting of electrical systems

　　Mechanical skills considered an asset

　　Strong attention to detail

　　Will be required to work in an outdoor substation environment

　　Flexibility to work on-call hours to respond to customer emergencies

　　Physically fit to lift and carry electrical test equipment

　　Willing and able to travel in and around Southern Ontario

　　Valid Ontario G or Class 5 Driver's License

　　Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.