High Voltage Power System Technician
One Regular Position
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E21632-2025

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

As part of the High Voltage Power System Technology team, the High Voltage Power System Technician is responsible to overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various power apparatus' used on the distribution and transmission electrical systems. As well as ensuring the safe and proper processing, handling, and storage of transformer oil throughout the province in compliance with environmental regulations.

Key functions include:
• Overhaul, test, maintain, repair, refurbish, and troubleshoot electrical apparatus for safe service and use on the distribution and transmission electrical systems.
• Ensure safe and proper processing, handling, storage, and disposal of transformer oil in the province in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Perform pre-commissioning tests on new apparatus' for the electrical system.

The ideal teammate will have:
• Diploma in one of the following:
o Electronic Engineering Technology (with Industrial option)
o Industrial Control Technology
o Alternate Energy
OR
• Journeyperson Industrial Electrician
AND
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• One year of hands-on experience working with repair tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

Due to security requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, the successful candidates will be required to arrange a Criminal Record name check through the RCMP or their local municipal police service and provide the results to NB Power.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:
• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials at Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials: https://www.cicic.ca/1374/obtain_an_academic_credential_assessment_for_general_purposes.canada

In order to be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Lynnsey Pringle at [email protected].

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, February 13, 2025

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.