Substation Technologist
AltaLink
·- Location
- Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada · published
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- Workable
Description
Job Title: Substation Technologist/Substation Electrician
Job Level: FT3 (AP)/FT4 or TR4
Date Posted: October 30, 2026
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities
Location: Lethbridge, AB
Powering a bright future starts with you!
At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.
Oh, and, what do we do?
We power Alberta! Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that an opportunity exists for a Substation Technologist/Substation Electrician with the Transmission Field Operations team located in our Lethbridge field office.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Manager, Substations South, this position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the operation and maintenance of Altalink’s transmission substations in Alberta. The successful candidate will be required to reside in the Lethbridge area.
Responsibilities:
- Operate, inspect and maintain substation equipment (4160V- 500KV) associated with the AltaLink transmission system.
- Provide maintenance planning, schedulers and Altalink Control Center staff with information regarding equipment status and recommend improvements or replacements.
- Trouble response for stations facilities in the area.
- Assist and support other disciplines as required.
- Assist the Substations team on Capital upgrade and replacement work.
- Assist the Substation team with new technologies that include SVC and PST.
- As required, develop and implement a plan for substation work including review and understanding of work packages and related work practices, procedures, policies/standards and regulations, ensuring that all practices meet or exceed existing requirements.
- Ensure development and documentation of Safe Work Plans as required.
- Coordinate and provide emergency responses to system emergencies as required.
- Mentoring junior employees/apprentices as required.
- All candidates must demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.