Commissioning Technician Substations

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power systems is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technologist to join their dynamic field services team in Edmonton. The successful candidate will manage a commissioning crew, ensuring safety and quality standards while performing testing and commissioning of high voltage power systems. This full-time position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a challenging work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in medium and high voltage utility substations.
• Supervisory experience in project management.
• Comprehensive understanding of electrical power system protection and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning crew and ensure compliance with safety practices.
• Testing and commissioning of power systems and leading quality projects.
• Train employees and prepare operational reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma

Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket

Tools

Microsoft Office

Omicron CMC356

Job description

Electrical Engineering Commissioning Technologist Substations
$110K-$135K, based on experience + Benefits
Rotation shift work. Fly in/out available

We are currently hiring a highly motivated and experiencedElectrical Engineering Technologist, PSE, or Engineerto join our client's field services team on a full time basis. If you are an excellent communicator and skilled problem-solver with strong attention to detail, our client offers a dynamic work environment where you will be continuously challenged in all aspects of the testing and commissioning process.

What you will do:

• Manage and lead a commissioning crew of workers.
• Testing and commissioning of MV/HV 69kv> power system protection & control schemes in the utility, power generation, and oil & gas industry.
• Read and interpret drawings and troubleshoot / resolve technical issues.
• Train/develop employees to ensure highest performance standards are met.
• Report preparation and submission.
• Assist with generation of commissioning startup procedures or work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety practices as per corporate, client, and industry standards.
• Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries, discuss trouble details and confirm resolutions.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket, or an Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized institute.
• Eligible for registration with professional association.
• Comprehensive understanding of electrical power system protection and controls including SCADA, relay protection, metering, equipment functionals, and telecom networks.
• Minimum 5+ years of proven experience in the medium voltage and/or high voltage utility substations and power generation industry with experience in a supervisory role leading and running projects in greenfield and brownfield substations.
• Relay testing of microprocessor-based protection IED’s (SEL, ABB, Siemens, GE, etc.) with fully automated test equipment (Omicron CMC356) and test data management.
• Experienced in high voltage primary equipment testing and commissioning involving power transformers, reactors, circuit breakers, CT’s, PT’s, surge arrestors, disconnect switches, cap and reactor Banks, etc.
• Testing and commissioning as per NETA/IEEE/IEC standards.
• Strong understanding of CSA Z462 safety standards.
• 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.
• NETA Testing Certification an asset.
• Background checks and Drug and Alcohol Pre-Access Testing will be required as part of employment.

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