QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a basic AC/DC Theory course equivalent to the first year of the Power Electrician’s Training Program

or equivalent demonstrated electrical theory knowledge gained through related hands on experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of tests and standards, test methods and the use of required test equipment, and computer

applications required for the work to be performed.

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems and faults from test results and/or visual examination on work under their

responsibility.

• Knowledge to train and guide other employees in correct repair, maintenance and test procedures and the handling of

hazardous waste material.

• Possess a mechanical aptitude and physical capability sufficient to satisfy all work requirements of the position.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to Manitoba Hydro Safety manual and other approved practices and procedures, including,

• Repair & perform acceptance tests and all electrical tests on a variety of distribution class equipment, including distribution

transformers, pad mounted transformers, oil circuit reclosers.

• Assist Technicians in the repair, maintenance and acceptance testing of a wide variety of distribution and power class

equipment, including power transformers, high voltage circuit breakers, three phase pad mounts, regulators, capacitors,

potential transformers, current transformers, three phase oil circuit reclosers, switches, cutouts, and switching cubicles

• Perform repair and maintenance, including sanding, varnishing, and waxing to a variety of fiberglass hot sticks and hot line

crew tools (ladders, spacers, etc.). Must be able to wear appropriate PPE when working in the paint booth.

• Construct, repair and test temporary protective grounds and line jumpers.
• May be required to assist with duties associated with the IGS section of the Shop. Duties may include assisting with insulated

gas testing, sampling, consolidating, inventory control/maintenance, record keeping, gas cart use, bottle weighing, etc.

• Test, inspect and perform high voltage tests or acceptance checks on rubber safety equipment including gloves, sleeves,

blankets, line hoses, hoods and hot line jumper cables.

• Sample hazardous material received at work site and prepare for storage. This includes PCB waste oils, solvents, antifreeze,

grease, etc.

• Empty, clean, fill and sample insulating oil in drums.
• Clean, prepare for painting, paint and stencil all types of apparatus and electrical equipment.
• Train and guide junior employees in correct repair and test methods of electrical apparatus.
• Be a member of the spill response team