ACC Operator (Control Center/Grid Operator)

Date Posted: May 6, 2025 Closing Date: May 27, 2025 Job Type: Full-time Permanent Category: Internal/External Opportunities

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink’s transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community.  Join our team!

Job Description:

Our Control Centre team manages and operates AltaLink's transmission wire facilities in real-time, 24 hours per day. Assets include over 13,000 kilometers of transmission lines and 300 substations. As an AltaLink Control Centre Operator, you play a key role in overseeing the safe and reliable transmission of electricity for our customers and will report to the Manager, ACC Real Time within the System Operation – ACC Real Time Team. The successful candidate must also be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift.

Responsibilities:

+ Operating the system in accordance with AltaLink's Transmission Operating Procedures, Alberta Reliability Standards (ARC) and North American Electrical Reliability Council (NERC) Operating policies. + Monitoring adequate voltage and element loading and implementing preventative and corrective action to minimize the number of violations. + Assessing impact of and implementing the corrective actions required to restore the system to a stable state of minimum risk; and + Preparing and safely carrying out planned and emergency switching procedures on the power system.

Requirements

* Minimum requirement of Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma, Power System Electrician or Journeyman Power Lineman or equivalent related utility experience.

Notes:

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process.  Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.  Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink’s hiring processes.  AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

Benefits

* Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)