Electronic Technologist - Protection & Control (Union Position)

Location

• Wawa, Ontario

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Responsibilities

• Program hydroelectric generation Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), trouble‐shoot, maintain, and commission same.
• Work closely with expert and engineering personnel to develop and code for hydroelectric generation and ancillary equipment process sequences
• Analyze, troubleshoot, dismantle, align, assemble, and calibrate electronic and electrical equipment, and maintain the equipment in efficient operating condition.
• Develop and maintain Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) screens and maintain related software/hardware;
• Read and interpret drawings and troubleshoot / resolve technical issues.
• Installation, calibration, and maintenance of low voltage instrumentation;
• Maintaining, testing and commissioning of power system protection & control schemes for hydroelectric generators, power transformers, and ancillary equipment;
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain generator auxiliary equipment;
• Maintain communication hardware and software to support the continuous safe and reliable operation of hydroelectric generating stations (i.e., plant RTUs and fibre optic equipment);
• Assist with annual equipment outages pertaining to electronics/electrical Preventative Maintenance activities;
• Perform general maintenance of the hydro station, as assigned;
• Attend and successfully complete all applicable training courses relevant to the job description