Become a power system mechanic

Be at the heart of energy innovation as you ensure the reliability of the power system. Gain leading-edge skills that combine technical expertise, responsibilities and clean energy progress in a safe environment.

What does your day look like?

Check, repair, modify and maintain equipment in generating stations and substations.

Apply maintenance and safety procedures.

Assemble and install devices and equipment.

Troubleshoot devices and restore service.

What you want

A variety of tasks
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Access to leading-edge equipment
A role in powering Québec

What you need

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in industrial construction and maintenance mechanics
Class 5 driver’s licence
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces

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, work from the transmission system control center to ensure your colleagues’ safety, help onboard new recruits, provide training or even become a manager.

Hear what our power system mechanic have to say about their job

Trade: Power system mechanic [in French]

Interested in working in the field of electricity? Become a power system mechanic (or industrial mechanic).

Being involved in the generation of electricity—that’s just business as usual for a power system mechanic! Mechanical systems on a monumental scale, teamwork, always learning something new: every day is different! Yann and Dominic discuss what they like most about their job.