Protection & Control Communication Technologist - Smithers

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Protection & Control Communication Technologist - Smithers

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Telkwa Substation

Employment type: Permanent Region: Northern Interior

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

Hourly Rate: $ 55.42

What you'll do

- 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

What you bring

- As per IBEW Collective Agreement.

- Completed a national diploma program in electrical / electronics engineering technology from an accredited institution,

preferably with a power and/or communications option

- A valid Class 5 B.C. driver's licence

- A valid Communications, Protection & Control Cerntificate

- Eligibility for registration with ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia)

- Computer literacy in English

- Mechanical aptitude is also required

- Interpersonal skills are necessary in dealing with employees and internal/external customers; the ability to interact

effectively with other trades such as Mechanics, Electricians and Technologists is essential

- 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.

- This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full-Time Regular

employees working in eligible remote locations.

- This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health Care Medical Travel

Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanenty

working in eligible remote locations.

Location: Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, V0J 2N0

What else you should know

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

- 2+ years of field experience in Protection & Control and/or Telecommunication Technology in substation or utility

environment preferred

- The work is highly technical, involves sophisticated systems and equipment, and it appeals to those with good analytical

skills who are also creative problem solvers.

- Working in adjacent areas and travelling away from headquarters will be required as the need arises.

- Some helicopter and snow machine travel will be necessary to access mountain top microwave and UHF/VHF radio sites.

- Ability to work alone with minimum supervision

- Work collaboratively and cooperatively within the team and with cross functional teams.

- Some work required in confined spaces

- Current Transformer, Hazardous Low Voltage (Batteries) and High Voltage Entrance Protection (HVE) and Power Line

Carrier CTAs required to be attained for this role

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

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

Communication Protection & Control Cert. = In Good Standing &

Class 5 DL = In Good Standing

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be

required as a pre-condition to employment.

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: 2025-08-18 Closing Date: 2025-09-02

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