Commissioning Technologist - Summer Student

Rising Edge Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Commissioning Technologist Student to join their team. This role involves commissioning and testing high-voltage substation equipment while working closely with experienced professionals. Ideal candidates will have an Electrical Engineering background, understanding of relay testing, and a desire to work in the field. The position offers paid time off, training opportunities, and more.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Obtaining diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in high voltage substations is an asset.
• Understanding of relay testing and testing software.

Responsibilities

• Work safely with construction crew members.
• Perform installation and maintenance of equipment.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Technology

Relay testing

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron

Meggar

Siemens Digsi

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, the Commissioning Technologist Student will be a part of the Commissioning team, and take part in commissioning and testing primary and secondary power equipment in the field which includes maintaining medium to high-voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgears, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The Commissioning Technologist student will be paired with a senior and given the opportunity to see many aspects of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew
• Acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical equipment
• Installation, commissioning and maintenance of protection and control equipment in medium to high-voltage transmission substations
• Interpret blueprints, 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
• After gaining experience supervise, mentor and train junior technicians
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments, when needed
• Be able to work with various types of manufacturer’s test equipment:
  • TTR
  • Omicron secondary test sets
  • Winding resistance
  • Omicron CPC 100
  • CT saturator

Qualifications

• Obtaining a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in substation would be a major asset, ie. 144kV and 240kV
• Understanding of relay testing with various equipment; Omicron, GE, Manta, Meggar
• Understanding and basic knowledge of apparatus found in a HV substation would be considered an asset
• Understanding and basic knowledge of testing software would be considered an asset (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi)
• Competent and comfortable working with computers and spreadsheets.
• Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work safely and show concern for environmental, health and safety issues in the workplace.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Able to work comfortably at heights
• Able to work alone or with minimal supervision
• Willing to work out of town and on rotation, i.e. 4 on 3 off, or 8 on and 6 off work schedule

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling