Commissioning Technologist

Rising Edge Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Senior Commissioning Technologist to commission and test power equipment in Alberta. The role entails mentoring junior staff and managing high-voltage equipment. Applicants must have a diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years in field testing and commissioning. Competitive compensation, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning.
• Experience in substations required (ex. 600v to 500kV).
• Familiar with power transformers, high voltage switches, breakers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test primary and secondary power equipment in the field.
• Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew.
• Supervise, mentor and train junior technicians.

Skills

Field Testing

Relay Testing

Mentoring

High Voltage Equipment Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Risk Management

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Doble M4000

Siemens Digsi

GE Enervista

Job description

Overview

The Senior Commissioning Technologist, reporting to the Commissioning Manager, is responsible to commission and test primary and secondary power equipment in the field, including maintaining medium to high-voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgear, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The role also includes mentoring and educating junior technologists, including reading and interpreting prints, risk management and industry best practices. The Senior Commissioning Technologist also plays a leading role in setting up and operating standard as well as specialized test equipment to diagnose and analyze the performance of power delivery equipment on the job site.

Responsibilities

• Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew
• Work with high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, Transformers, manual and motor operated switches, Current Transformers, Voltage Transformers, Capacitor Banks and circuit switchers.
• Commission protection and control relays such as SEL, GE, Siemens and ABB.
• Commission control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems.
• Acceptance and maintenance testing of 600v to 500kV electrical equipment
• Installation, commissioning and maintenance of protection and control equipment, SCADA in medium to high-voltage transmission substations such as differential, distance, line protections, transformer protections, overcurrent, etc.
• Interpret prints, analyze test reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, transformers, switches and control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems
• Supervise, mentor and train junior technicians
• Be able to work with various types of manufacturer’s test equipment:
  • Omicron CMC356, CT analyzer, Cibano, CPC100, Votano, Testrano
  • Doble M4100, SFRA
  • Megger megohmmeter and 10A Ductor
  • Broman 100A Ductor
  • Megger TTR
  • Dilo and SMC Gas Analyzers
  • VLF and AC Hi Pots

This is a full-time, permanent position.

• Employees based in Calgary work locally within Southern Alberta, while those based in Edmonton work locally within Northern Alberta.
• There are also opportunities to travel to other regions if interested.

Schedule Options

• 4 days on / 3 days off
• 8 days on / 6 days off

Hours & Overtime

• Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Overtime is paid at 1.5x after 10 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning
• Experience in substations required (ex. 600v to 500kV)
• Experience with relay testing with various equipment and software
• Familiar with power transformers, high voltage switches, breakers, CT’s and PT’s, NGR, and Capbank
• Past experience with testing software will be beneficial (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi, GE Enervista)
• Competent and comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work safely and show concern for environmental, health and safety issues in the workplace.
• Must have the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Willing to work out of town and on rotation, (ex. 4 on 3 off work schedule)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Overtime opportunities - Project dependent
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Rising Edge will pay for all safety training courses for each employee averaging $1000 per employee for the base requirements.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance provided each year once a field worker passes their probationary period.
• Out of town work includes either all inclusive camp accommodations or daily meal per diem and individual accommodations.
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling
• DPSP matching program that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company.