Journeyperson Power System Electrician (PSE) - Substations

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IBEW Local 254 Term: Both Permanent and Limited Term positions may be filled ENMAX Power Corporation Posted:  August 20, 2025 Closing Date: September 3, 2025 Internal Process “B” ENMAX Values

– Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation

PEOPLE.

That's the power behind ENMAX Corporation. As one of Alberta's leading energy and utility providers, our employees are the strength and knowledge that continue to drive our success. At the ENMAX group of companies, we look for energy solutions for today, while knowing we have the power to provide for a better tomorrow.

As a part of the ENMAX Power Corporation Substations team Journeyperson Power System Electricians perform work in the construction, commissioning and maintenance, and the protection and control areas of high voltage electrical substations.

Major Responsibilities

- Adhere to the Province of Alberta, ENMAX Corporation, A.E.U.C. (Alberta Electrical Utility Code) and Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations.

- Commission, troubleshoot, repair and maintain high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers and all other related equipment.

- Construction and maintenance, and the protection and control areas of high voltage electrical substations.

- Work on mechanical and electromechanical relays, remote terminal units (RTUs), SCADA systems, human machine interfaces (HMI), repair/troubleshoot protection and control circuits, and other relay related processes.

- Recognize, assess and control potentially hazardous situations in the work environment.

- Ensure proper care and use of vehicles, equipment and work sites.

Qualifications & Experience

- Must meet ENMAX Corporation’s requirements as to qualifications and/or must be qualified under the Alberta Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act with respect to the related electrical trade.

- Must have a proven safety record and thorough knowledge of Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or Safe Work Practices (SWPs).

- Will be qualified or able to qualify as a Power System Electrician under the Alberta Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act

- A certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent would be an asset.

- Possesses a good working knowledge of the methods and procedures used in utility substation construction, maintenance, protection and control.

- Works comfortably in underground confined space environments and adverse climate conditions.

- Possesses knowledge of gas insulated switchgear.

- Possesses knowledge of the Alberta Electrical Utility Code (A.E.U.C Safety Codes Act) and Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations as they pertain to the trade.

- Willing to assist and train apprentices.

- Is able to communicate effectively to address customer concerns in a professional manner.

- Has had exposure to high stress situations and the ability to manage stress effectively.

- Experience working with MS Windows, MS Office, and computer based test equipment.

- Must have a valid Province of Alberta driver’s license and willing to upgrade to Class 1 driver’s license as required.

- Must be willing to upgrade qualifications as required.

Competencies

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- Strong Safety Orientation (Critical)

- Organizing and Planning (Critical)

- Effective Communication (Critical)

- Technical Proficiency

- Leadership and Team Building Skills (Critical)

Salary:

As outlined in the IBEW Collective Agreement (Based on January, 2024 rates): $62.36 per hour

Shift:  Regular Days: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Shift may be changed to meet operational needs.

Location:  South Service Centre

(8820 – 52nd Street SE, Calgary, AB)

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employees needs, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Note

- If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

- Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public.  Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow

- Participation in an on-call roster and occasional after hours work will be required.

- Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check and a pre-employment medical screen (including drug and alcohol testing).  Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.

- Two professional references will be requested.

- Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.

- Applicants will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract (those with more than 6 demerits will not be considered) and must be able to meet ENMAX’s insurance requirements.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

Please visit our careers page to learn more about other opportunities at ENMAX Corporation.