BC Hydro

Protection & Control Telecommunication Technologist (CPC Technologist) - Surrey Non-Integrated Area

LocationSurrey, BC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need

people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,

inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers

and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a

person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to

help support you in your application process.

Protection & Control Telecommunication Technologist (CPC Technologist) - Surrey Non-Integrated Area

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: NIA Surrey


Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field


Hourly Rate: $ 55.42


What you'll do

A journeyman/woman CPC Technologist shall undertake work on communications, protection, and control equipment and


systems, as assigned.

Perform maintenance on the protection, communication, and control systems in BC Hydro; including equipment used for

detecting and responding to power system faults, controlling system devices, and data and voice transfer throughout the

province

Install and maintain substation equipment, as well as generator control systems, excitation systems, and governors

Install and maintain protective relaying equipment for detecting and responding to power system faults, and control

equipment including scada systems and programmable logic controllers

Install and maintain a variety of telecommunications equipment including microwave, power line carrier, very high

frequency/ultrahigh frequency radio system equipment, teleprotection, telephone, and supervisory control & data acquisition

equipment

Analyze fault records to verify equipment performance, oversee testing of plant equipment, and write technical reports

Commission and acceptance-test new and upgraded equipment installations
Review and maintain drawings associated with protection, control, and communications systems


What you bring

As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
A journeyman/woman CPC Technologist shall undertake work on communications, protection, and control equipment and


systems, as assigned.

Perform maintenance on the protection, communication, and control systems in BC Hydro; including equipment used for

detecting and responding to power system faults, controlling system devices, and data and voice transfer throughout the

province.

Install and maintain substation equipment, as well as generator control systems, excitation systems, and governors.

Install and maintain protective relaying equipment for detecting and responding to power system faults, and control

equipment including scada systems and programmable logic controllers.

Install and maintain a variety of telecommunications equipment including microwave, power line carrier, very high

frequency/ultrahigh frequency radio system equipment, teleprotection, telephone, and supervisory control & data acquisition

equipment.

Analyze fault records to verify equipment performance, oversee testing of plant equipment, and write technical reports.

Commission and acceptance-test new and upgraded equipment installations.
Review and maintain drawings associated with protection, control, and communications systems
A valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license
Eligibility for registration with ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia)
Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices


What we offer

A comprehensive benefits package
A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
A lifetime pension

Flexible work model, depending on your role type
Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.


What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.

ca

The Non-Integrated Area (NIA) CPC Technologist maintains 18 off grid diesel generating stations and one hydro


generating station

NIA CPC Technologist work at sites in Haida Gwaii, Bella Coola Valley, Stikine and north Peace Rivers areas up to 50%

of their time. Travel by small planes, ferries and driving is required

NIA headquarters is in Surrey, when not travelling on trips to remote stations the crew works from the Surrey


headquarters.

The ability to work alone or in composite crews, travel, perform out of town work and attend remote sites on a regular


basis is a requirement for this position

Frequent travel by helicopter, fixed wing plane and boat can be expected


A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing:

Class 5 Driver's Licence
Communication Protection & Control Cert.


A written quiz covering technical, safety, and administrative skills may form part of the selection process

Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role

requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as

outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without

any delays.

Date Posted: 2025-05-30 Closing Date: 2025-06-13


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