Dione Peech, Electrical Technician
MY DAY
Task for the day: Insulation checks on Current Transformers (CTs) - Done to monitor the insulation quality on high voltage equipment
7:12 am: Gather tools and equipment
7:45 am: Drive to substations
9:00 am: Perform switching; install temporary ground chains
10:00 am: Disconnect and remove risers
10:30 am: Connect test leads to test CTs and analyze result
12:00: Lunch
12:30 pm: Remove test leads and reconnect riser
1:30 pm: Remove temporary ground chains; restore station via switching procedures
2:30 pm: Clean up, gather tools and equipment
3:30 pm: Drive back to The Pas
5:00 pm: Go home