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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is focused on delivering safe, reliable service to power our customers. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes for our customers, the people and businesses of this province. We pride ourselves on being strong and steady, tried and true; while innovating in our approaches to our business. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.
Technologist - Distribution
Competition #: NLH-RE-24-066
Status: Term
Location: St. John's
You will be responsible to perform customer related investigations, including power quality problems, damage claims, high consumption and radio interference; spots customer service attachments; obtains easements; provides material lists for distribution service extensions and upgrading as per distribution engineering standards; responsible for the installation, testing and interrogation of single and polyphase revenue metering and distribution line and protection equipment; coordination/analysis of system load studies; conducts meter audits; provides technical direction to line crews and Distribution Field Representatives on distribution line design, distribution engineering standards and system problem solving; investigates and recommends modifications to correct system/customer voltage problems on distribution systems; updates distribution drawings; prepares job estimates for scope and cost and applies policy and procedure in the preparation of CIAC's and joint pole management documentation; corresponds with customers verbally and in writing regarding a wide range of policy and customer services related issues. All other duties related to or associated with this classification.
You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and promoting the Corporation's Safety and Health Program. You are also responsible for any environmental aspects of the job and performing work in an environmentally responsible manner.
You have graduated high school, successful completion of a two (2) or three (3) year electrical technology course from a recognized technical institute and either have completed the four (4) year training program established by the Corporation or have four (4) years experience as a technician in the discipline. Shall have a thorough knowledge of all regulations and safety rules. Must possess an appropriate valid driver's license.
Should no applicants meet the above qualifications, consideration may be given to other applicants following an assessment of their technical skills and abilities.
CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2024
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro manages our province's electricity system. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes because we know our customers are counting on us. Through our generation, transmission and distribution operations, we're committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing residents, businesses and communities across the province with safe, reliable power. For more information, visit www.nlhydro.com.
Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
