Power Technician

Who we are

TransEd Valley Line LRT is the first piece of the Valley Line project in Edmonton.  Connecting Millwoods to downtown Edmonton, the valley line allows commuters to go from the South East of Edmonton to anywhere the LRT stops.   

A typical day for the Power Technician

• Monitoring facilities, electrical and mechanical equipment, building automation, and other facility systems by conducting regular facility walkthroughs and inspections.


• Perform commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of primary and secondary power equipment including Circuit Breakers, Protective Relays, Transformers, Switchgear, etc.


• Performing light maintenance and repairs to facilities, mechanical and electrical equipment, and other facility systems.


• Coordination of facility maintenance subcontractors, ensuring limited disruption to the system, safety, and quality of workmanship.


• Respond to service requests and demand maintenance and perform or arrange routine and emergency service on facility equipment and systems as necessary.


• Develop and document inspection and maintenance routines and standard work procedures in a start-up environment.


• Perform work in accordance with established procedures and risk management practices to ensure safety and maximum levels of facility availability in accordance with the requirements of the project agreement.


• Record status of maintenance and repair work within Computerized Maintenance Management System.


• Ensures work completed meets response time and quality requirements of the Project Agreement.


• Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, risk management, and fire protection requirements.


• Other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned

The conditions you will be working with

• 24/7 environment - Shift work will be required


• Exposed to all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold


• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lefts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds


• Exposed to loud noise


• Exposed to live tracks/trains and high voltage

Why choose TransEd Valley Line LRT

TransEd is made up of hard-working, respectful and talented people who understand and invite diversity to the workplace. We take pride in holding ourselves accountable and continuing to meet or exceed service levels for the greater Edmonton community.  We ensure they receive quality services because they—along with our people—are the reason we endure and succeed.

It sure feels good helping hard-working Edmontonians get from A to B in a seamless transit experience. 

What TransEd has to offer 

• Community-minded workplace with a friendly team environment


• Competitive salary 


• Retirement savings plan


• Competitive benefit package featuring extended health and dental benefits 

Thank you for your interest in TransEd Valley Line LRT. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.