Power Electrician Training Program
Power Electricians construct, maintain and commission electrical apparatus used in electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and converter systems. In general you will install, maintain and repair:
- Power generators;
- Power converters;
- Power transformers;
- Circuit breakers;
- Disconnects;
- Distribution apparatus;
- Metering and associated auxiliary equipment.
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Learn about the careers of Manitoba Hydro Power Electricians in their own words - watch the video. "If you like working with your hands, this is the job. If you like working with your brain, this is the job." |
As a Power Electrician Trainee, you will take part in the Manitoba Power Electrician four-year apprenticeship program. The program includes competency-based trade schools, formal classes at Red River College, and on-the-job-training.
Educational Qualifications:
A graduate of a two-year Diploma from a recognized College in one of the following:
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- Instrumentation Engineering Technology
OR
Be a High School graduate with the following subjects:
- Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus) or Math 300
- Physics 40S or Physics 300
- English 40 or English 300/301
Aboriginal candidates who do not meet these qualifications may be interested in the following ten month programs:
Selected candidates will be provided educational assistance to upgrade to the minimum academic requirements and on-the-job training to compete for a position in the Power Electrician Training Program.
If you are registered and interested in the Power Electrician Program, you can set up a job alert from your personal start page by selecting "Trades" as your area of interest and/or by entering a few key words describing this program.
