Commissioning Manager

Spark Power; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Commissioning Manager for Electrical Utilities to lead a skilled team in overseeing the commissioning of power system protection and control schemes. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you'll manage testing processes, ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide leadership to a dedicated team. With excellent growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a significant impact in the electrical utilities industry. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to safety and excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Continuous training and skills improvement

All tools paid plus annual tool allowance

Safety Boot allowance

Employee referral bonus program

Corporate discounts

Excellent benefits package

RRSP

Company vehicle

Transfer and relocation opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading a commissioning team in electrical utilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Protection & Control and SCADA commissioning team.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices and standards.
• Develop commissioning execution test plans and work procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket

Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Multimeters

Power Analyzers

Omicron

Doble

Megger

Job description

Commissioning Manager – Electrical Utilities Substations

The Commissioning Manager for Electrical Utilities is responsible for managing a highly skilled protections & controls and SCADA commissioning team. As the technical expert in the team, he/she will oversee the entire commissioning process of power system protection & control schemes and SCADA systems within the utilities division. The role entails managing the team, reviewing requirements for every project, delegating tasks, be involved with all aspects of the testing and commissioning process and ensuring compliance with all safety standards.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket, or an Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized institute, and 5+ years experience leading a commissioning team in the electrical utilities industry. This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, excellent opportunities for growth and advancement, and a dynamic work environment where you will be continuously challenged in all aspects of the testing and commissioning process.

What will you be doing as a Commissioning Manager

• Manage and lead the Protection & Control and SCADA commissioning team

• Experience testing and commissioning high voltage power systems equipment including but not limited to: Power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, protection relays and SCADA systems

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

• Familiarity with different types of protection relays from GE, SEL, Siemens, and ABB.

• Familiarity with different electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, power analyzers, Omicron, Doble, Megger, and more

• Train and develop employees to latest industry and client standards

• Develop commissioning execution test plans and work procedures

• Ensure compliance with all Spark, client and industry safety practices

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail are essential

• Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries, discuss trouble details and confirm resolutions.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial, and institutional customer base

• Growing company with consistent work and full-time hours guaranteed

• Hands-on and supportive leadership team

• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training certifications

• Competitive Wages

• All tools paid plus up to $200 annual tool allowance

• Safety Boot allowance

• Employee referral bonus program

• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail ...)

• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts

• RRSP

• Company vehicle

• Transfer and relocation opportunities

• …much more

Do you have the Spark? Here's what we're looking for:

• The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket, or an Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized institute

• 5+ years' experience leading a commissioning team in the electrical utilities industry

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an extreme attention to detail are essential

• Knowledge of the Microsoft office software suite of programs coupled with strong computer skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously

• Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work for extended periods out of town

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

• Background checks and Drug and Alcohol Pre-Access Testing will be required as part of employment

Who is Spark?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.