NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION

Power Systems Electrician

LocationInuvik, NT
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Overview:

This is Journeyperson level work in the repair and maintenance of electrical generation and control equipment, along with auxiliary equipment such as electric motors, transformers, relays, electronic governors, voltage regulators, and other NTPC electrical systems in diesel, gas, wind, solar, battery energy storage systems and /or hydro generating stations. All work shall be carried out in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code and Northwest Territories Power Corporation policies and standards. Previous experience related to installing and commissioning diesel gensets rated 75 kW and above is also required. Responsibilities:

Maintains and repairs all electrical systems, AC and DC single phase and three phase electric motors and assists with scheduled overhauls of diesel and natural gas generator sets.
Assists with scheduled overhauls of diesel electric generation sets.
Calibrates all engine mounted alarms, indication and shutdown devices, as well as cleaning and checking all wiring and relays in engine control cabinets.
Maintains and repairs auxiliary generator equipment and devices. Planned maintenance includes, but is not limited to, calibration of automatic and manual voltage regulators, generator protection devices, metering and cleaning and checking all wiring and terminations in generator control cubicles. Setting and adjustment of electronic governors is also required.
Assists in SCADA system maintenance and repairs including start up, cleaning of filters and checking of various input and output devices.
Troubleshooting and repairs to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Maintenance and repairs to high and low voltage switchgear and breakers. Cleaning breaker circuits and motor control centres, cleaning and calibration of high voltage breakers, torquing buss bar bolts and inspecting wiring and terminations.


Qualifications:

Journeyperson level Electrician certification required, preferably with an interprovincial red seal, plus a minimum of five years' experience troubleshooting diesel or gas genset electrical systems including the ability to set electronic governors and voltage regulators unsupervised in the field. Equivalencies may be considered.
Must have experience with setting up electronic governors for parallel operation.
Experience installing, maintaining and commissioning of Caterpillar, Isuzu, Gascor, Deutz and Detroit Diesel gensets in the range 70 kW to 2800 kW.
Ability to read and work off blueprints, as well as interpret drawings, diagrams, and specifications of a variety of types of electrical equipment, including manufacturer's manuals and parts books.
Must have a NWT Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent required.
Must undergo a successful criminal background check.

Salary for this position ranges from $50.05/hr.-$60.81/hr. plus a location allowance of approximately $6,184 per year. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. Relocation assistance is provided. This position is based in Inuvik, NT and requires the successful incumbent reside in Inuvik, NT. Affirmative Action Employer - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration. We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. PC4910

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