Electrical Technician High Power Lab

Powertech Labs Inc, BC Hydro’s subsidiary that specializes in energy research, consulting, testing, and

systems integration, has been serving power utilities, oil and gas companies, automotive, and electrical

utility equipment manufacturers since 1989. We operate as a separate, unregulated, for profit,

commercial company. In addition to providing innovative R&D, consulting, and testing services to BC

Hydro, Powertech provides most of its services to a large and diverse suite of clients across North

America, and around the world. Powertech is located on an 11-acre campus in Surrey, British

Columbia and has 200+ employees. Our reach and reputation are global, and we are recognized as a

leader in technology, testing, and power systems software. Our location places us close to BC Hydro,

25 kilometers from the US border, and at a gateway between Asian and North American markets.

Finally, we are located in one of the most desirable locations on the globe, with all the natural beauty of

British Columbia on our doorstep. We call this home.

Powertech’s brand and reputation command a dominant position in the power industry. To better serve

our clients, we group our services under six market-oriented sectors: Generation, Transmission and

Distribution, Substations, Power Systems, Grid Modernization and Advanced Transportation.

Powertech’s competitive advantage is enhanced through close collaboration between all sectors.

The company’s staff consists of professional engineers, scientists, technologists, and technicians from

a wide range of disciplines, as well as a wide range of professionals within the central Corporate

functions. These highly skilled individuals have access to 21 well-equipped, specialized laboratories.

Together, our resources allow us to offer a range of forward-looking technology services to help clients

advance technology, solve complex problems, and maximize asset performance.

We are a customer-focused organization here to ensure our customers have high confidence in our

services. To this end, we attract and hire the best resources, are highly responsive and constantly

strive to improve the quality and value of our services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

• Sets up and carries out electrical tests under the supervision of an engineer or technologist.
• Performs laboratory measurements following established procedures and records the results.
• Operates computers and test instruments as required for testing. Performs routine repairs,

maintenance and calibration of electrical test equipment, tools and instruments.

• Builds or modifies test jigs and support structures to be used for electrical tests.
• Specifies and purchases materials and equipment needed for routine operation of electrical test

labs.

• Maintains test facilities in a safe and organized condition.
• Maintains log books and files to document tests performed, operating procedures, equipment

PTL-R-5285-220629E1 – Electrical Technician High Power Lab

calibration, etc.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the

job. This includes the performance of duties across disciplines in a job of the same or lower job

group.

Qualifications:

• Certificate of Technology from an Institute of Technology in Electronics (Power/control option),

Electrical, Power, Telecommunications, Instrumentation or Automation disciplines with preference

given to the discipline directly relating to the position or lab.

• Two (2) years of related experience working in a lab setting up and performing tests on a variety

of electrical equipment, components and cables.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Certificate/ Diploma in Electrical Technology discipline is required for this role
• General technical knowledge in generation, transmission, maintenance, apparatus, civil

structures and/or control functions would be an asset

• Introductory knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of substation and/or distribution equipment would be an asset
• Testing of substation and/or distribution equipment would be an asset
• Drafting skills would be an asset
• Experience High Currents, High Power and/or High Voltage is desirable
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis equipment is desirable
• Must be able to work in confined space
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights > 10 feet
• Occasional travel across various locations in BC may be required
• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the role

Location : Surrey, B.C.

Job Code: CHA1ZZ

Job Group : 8

The successful incumbent will be required to work a day shift that spans the weekend e.g. Friday

– Tuesday or Thursday – Monday. The exact days are still to be determined.

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.

All successful candidates will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19

prior to commencement of employment.

For Powertech Lab positions, the flexible work model options are different due to their specific

operational requirements and details will be discussed at the interview stage.

Our vision is to be a trusted provider of knowledge and innovative solutions supporting the electric

utility sector.

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Our values are:
Safety

Safety tops everything. We do our work safely or we don’t do it at all.

Excellence

Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to

what we do.

Our Customers

Customers fuel this company, and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and

loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.

Diverse Teams

We are strongest when we work together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are

more than the sum of our parts.

Challenges

We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through obtaining accreditations, developing

(industry-leading) innovative products & services, investing in our labs and hiring great people and

making them better.

All BC Hydro employees will be required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.

HOW TO APPLY

ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR COVER LETTER,

RESUME, DIPLOMA/DEGREE, ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS & PROOF OF PROFESSIONAL

DESIGNATION.

If applicable, a copy of your work visa is also required.

INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED. This will ensure we have

all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

Date Posted: 2022-06-29 Closing Date: 2022-07-24