Become a power system electrician
Your skill set will be highly sought-after. You will use both your manual and your intellectual skills to solve problems. You will be part of a close-knit team whose members are committed to the safety of their colleagues. Constantly faced with new challenges, you will keep learning and putting your expertise to good use to keep Québec supplied with electricity.
What does your day look like?
Install, repair and maintain electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices and equipment in substations and generating stations.
Check devices and equipment during commissioning, inspections and outages.
Carry out tests, take measurements and check the operation of the equipment and their components.
Detect anomalies and repair equipment in order to restore service.
What you want
- Challenges
- Teamwork
- Diverse projects
- Work with large equipment
- A role in powering Québec
What you need
- Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in electricity
, automated system electromechanics or electrical repair, or Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in industrial electronics or electrical engineering (electrodynamics option) - Class 5 driver’s licence
- Good physical condition
- Ability to work at heights
A DVS opens the door to a world of possibilities at Hydro‑Québec!
Thrive in a flexible work environment and help contribute to a sustainable economy through ambitious and innovative projects.
Work with talented colleagues and enjoy a stimulating career thanks to the experience you’ll gain in the field. Just picture it: you could lead a team, prepare the job, go onsite to identify outages, work from the transmission system control center to ensure your colleagues’ safety, help onboard new recruits, provide training or even become a manager.
