Engineering Co-op, Electric Maintenance Planning & Reliability

Location:

Trail, BC, CA

Branch: Electric
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Co-op Student
Salary Min: $24.28 Hourly
Salary Max: $28.56 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: No
Temp Duration: 8 Months
Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.2 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,600 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

This assignment will provide opportunities for engagement with engineers, managers, and others in different departments within the organization, and provide an understanding of some of the workings within the operating and engineering groups at FortisBC.

The co-op student may have the opportunity to gain experience with the following electrical apparatuses: Power transformer, load tap-changers, ground grids, medium and high voltage circuit breakers, voltage regulators, outdoor isolating switches, equipment monitoring systems, and auxiliary substation power systems.

Maintenance planning and reliability work that the co-op student may be involved with will include (but is not limited to):

Substation equipment commissioning
Substation equipment maintenance
Equipment Auditing
Equipment Condition Assessments
Field visits and on-site diagnostic testing

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of a Professional Engineer, the co-op student will learn to:

Work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient and optimal operation, maintenance, and improvement of the utility system.
Develop test procedures for low, medium, and high voltage electrical to diagnosis equipment condition.
Perform site visits to assess equipment condition.
Analyze equipment reliability and provide recommendations on optimal end-of-life, replacement, or overhaul, recommending investments projects or program.
Deliver condition assessments indicating equipment health, probability of failure, and potential risks based on analysis of equipment diagnostic testing.
Prepare engineering investigations to troubleshoot equipment performance.
Assess equipment performance and investigate equipment health to develop maintenance plans that prevent equipment failure and improve asset reliability.
Prepare asset commissioning plans to support FortisBC Capital Plan and establish performance baselines for new assets.

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering Student (Electrical or Mechanical).
Enrolled in a Co-op program.
Valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

Interested in learning about the Electrical Utility Industry.
Proven competence in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
General understanding of AutoCAD Drawing Viewer and Revu Bluebeam.
Experience or courses in electrical power systems considered an asset.
Experience or courses with VBA/C++ programming is be preferred.
Competent public speaker and strong written communicator.

Additional Information

This is a full-time temporary student co-op opportunity with an 8-month term starting in January 2025.
This position will not have remote working capabilities and will require the co-op student to be on-site.
Qualifying successful candidates will be provided a relocation allowance.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.

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