Planned Power Outage in Iqaluit
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there is a planned power outage scheduled for a section of the community on Sunday, October 14 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. The affected area is in Apex and is highlighted on the map below.
This power outage is required to relocate power lines to accommodate the location of a residential customer currently under construction. QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause during this time.
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Planned Power Outages in Gjoa Haven
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Gjoa Haven that a planned community-wide power outage will occur on Saturday, October 6, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
This power outage is required to prepare the distribution system for the upcoming connection of a new emergency generator.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Planned Power Outage in Grise Fiord
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Grise Fiord that there will be upcoming planned power outages in the community. These power outages are required to prepare the distribution system for the upcoming connection of the new power plant.
Due to uncertain effects of weather conditions on travel arrangements, a power outage schedule is not available at this time. Customers will be informed in advance of planned power outages through hamlet officials, local radio and QEC’s social media channels.
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIST – DISTRIBUTION
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Plant Superintendent is responsible for maintaining safe and continuous power generation and distribution, integrating production and maintenance requirements of all mechanical and electrical equipment under his/her jurisdiction.
The position is also responsible for operating and monitoring the diesel powerhouse and associated systems to provide safe, reliable electrical service to Qulliq Energy customers in the community in a cost effective manner.
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Planned Power Outage in Iqaluit
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there will be a planned city-wide power outage on Sunday, September 16.
The power outage will begin at 4 a.m. and is expected to be restored after approximately four hours. As a precaution, the power outage could last up to 6 hours.
This power outage is required to perform repairs and maintenance to the power plant and distribution system to improve reliability. The required work is expected to minimize any future city-wide power outages.
Planned Power Outage in Cambridge Bay
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Cambridge Bay that a planned community-wide power outage will occur on Thursday, September 13 from 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.
This outage is required to perform testing and maintenance work on the distribution system.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Media Contact:
Renee Boucher
Acting Manager, Corporate Communications
Qulliq Energy Corporation
(867) 979-7524
rboucher@qec.nu.ca