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Location: Grande Prairie, AB

Division: ATCO Electric – Transmission

 

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation 15 days paid vacation 5 additional flex paid days off Employee share purchase plan Charitable donation matching Flexible benefits from first day of employment Company-matched defined contribution pension plan Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence

 

Why Work Here

Skilled employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom, experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace, and we are always supported in our career journey.

About the Role

Join our dynamic field operations team as a Communications Technologist, where you will play a crucial role in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of communications equipment and systems. This includes RF carriers, multiplex equipment, IP networks, mobile radios, fiber optics, and more. You will also manage the upkeep of radio site support systems including buildings, HVAC, and site grounds.

What You’ll Do:

Troubleshoot and resolve issues with communications systems, analyze failures, and provide detailed reports and corrective actions. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all assigned equipment, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency. Configure and maintain IP Network equipment, conducting regular system performance checks. Install and maintain telecommunication equipment, including AC and DC components within radio buildings. Construct and wire telecommunication panels, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards. Manage contractor activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Participate in budgeting processes, provide input into financial forecasts and manage resources effectively. Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in system operations and maintenance practices. Engage in mentoring and training junior technicians, enhancing team skills and performance. Document all activities accurately in the company’s Computer Maintenance Management System (Maximo). Travel to remote areas as required, managing on-site operations and ensuring effective communication with team members and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring:

A Technical Diploma in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field from a recognized institute of technology. At least 2 years of relevant experience in communications technology. Strong skills in IP networking and general computer proficiency. A valid Class 5 operator’s license. A willingness to travel and work in various outdoor conditions and participate in safety training and emergency response as required.

An expectation of the Communications Technologist position is to sometimes provide after-hours stand-by duties. As such, you will be required to maintain a residence within 60 minutes of 9602 123st, AB.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

We are a leading energy provider in North America. Through ATCO Energy Systems we build, operate and maintain electric and gas transmission and distribution lines, safely and reliably serving over three million customers in hundreds of communities. We're advancing the use of hydrogen as a cost-effective pathway for decarbonization using existing energy delivery infrastructure.  We’re also building resilience by modernizing our electric grid and connecting renewable generation capacity to our system to meet the needs of customers for sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy. 

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.