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Location: Vegreville, AB

 

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation 15 days paid vacation 5 additional 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 Relocation assistance if required, ensuring a smooth transition 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

As System Operator at ATCO Electric, you will be pivotal in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our electrical systems within the Alberta Interconnected Electrical System. You will be responsible for real-time operations, coordinating maintenance, construction activities, and effectively managing our non-bulk electrical systems and SCADA operations.

Join us and play a key role in maintaining the backbone of our electrical infrastructure.

 

What You Get to Do:

Operate and monitor the interconnected electrical system, ensuring compliance with operational standards and regulatory requirements. Execute switching orders for system maintenance, construction, commissioning, and restoration, ensuring safety and efficiency. Use operational tools to monitor electrical and communication systems, responding to and logging events as necessary. Maintain system integrity through regular risk assessments and coordination of planned outages with internal teams and external partners. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and operational standards to maintain system security and reliability. Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced team members, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

 

What you Bring:

A minimum of 2 years related experience in the operation of electrical systems. Certification as a Journeyman Powerline Technician, Power Systems Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or a Technology Diploma in a related electrical field.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to be on call at pre-determined times throughout the year and, as such, will be required to maintain a residence within 60 minutes of Vegreville System Operations Centre (SOC) to meet service coverage requirements. 

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

ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com. ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.