Summer Student - Fort Smith, Canada - NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION

Verified Company

Fort Smith, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Overview:

Summer Student - Fort Smith
To assist plant operations staff in maintaining a safe, efficient and reliable supply of electricity to the community.

Responsibilities:

Always work safely, adhere to all aspects of the NTPC Health & Safety and Environmental programs, comply with all rules & regulations, and continually practice health & safety while performing any duties.
Ensure the safety of other employees, contractors and the general public in the workplace by:
Reporting any failure to adhere to safety practices or rules
Providing detailed orientations and identification of hazards to all visitors
Removing hazards or make the workplace safe when leaving a work area
Participate in the continuous improvement of the Health & Safety program, Environment program as well as NTPC's safety culture.
Responsible to assist a trained Operator and/or Tradesperson in the operation both hydro sites and diesel gensets; meeting the system requirements by synchronization, coordinating loads between units, take units on and off from the system bus manually or using automation such as a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
Cleans and maintains buildings and grounds by performing duties such as, but not limited to: wiping down and cleaning equipment, sweeping and washing floors, ensuring entrances and exits are clear of snow and debris, painting equipment and buildings, storing combustible materials appropriately.
Performs and assists work orders on generating units; plant auxiliary equipment, substation equipment, safety inspections, powerplant and yard housekeeping as per preventative and corrective maintenance scheduled by the Manager along with opening and closing the assigned work orders in the NTPC electronic Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Assists a trained Operator and/or Tradesperson in monitoring and operation hydro sites and diesel plants, auxiliary equipment as per NTPC's operational requirements and manufacturer's recommendations. Logs all necessary readings and prepares equipment for standby condition.
Effectively communicates the overall operation, availability, issues of the equipment to other operators, cross shifts and system control operators.
Assists in system restoration following a system disturbance under the direction of the Control Centre Operator and NTPC management.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

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Must have completed a minimum of grade 10 and age 16 or over
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Steel-toed boots are required
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Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
Must be able to communicate effectively, both in written and verbal forms, and work with minimum supervision.
Must be able to work with other personnel and the public.
Computer skills are an asset.

How to Apply:

This casual position pays $27.80 per hour plus 10% vacation pay.
No housing or relocation assistance provided.
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