Electrical Field Services Technologist — HV & Protection

BBA Consultants; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance on day one

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Cellphone reimbursement

Onsite mobility premium

Annual premium program for regular EMP

Professional development support

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Concord, ON, Canada seeks an Electrical Engineering Technologist - Field Services Specialist to support commissioning, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of protection and control, automation, and high-voltage apparatus systems across Canada.

The role involves field execution, safety-focused practices, and collaboration with engineers, electricians and operators. Travel across Canada is required to deliver high-quality field services and develop substation expertise.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, power systems or a related discipline.
• Five or more years of experience in commissioning, testing, maintenance or troubleshooting of power system equipment.
• Experience with protection and control systems and high-voltage apparatus.
• Experience executing work within operating utility, generation or industrial facilities.
• Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams and protection and control documentation.
• Experience preparing commissioning reports, maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Strong commitment to safety and demonstrated experience working within energized and operational environments.
• Ability to work independently in the field and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Available to travel to client locations and BBA offices across Canada.
• Available for short- and long-term field assignments.
• Asset: Experience supporting renewable energy and power generation facilities.
• Asset: Experience with IEC 61850-based systems and modern digital substations.
• Asset: Bilingual (English and French).

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, maintenance and diagnostic activities on high-voltage apparatus including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, instrument transformers and associated substation equipment.
• Perform commissioning, acceptance testing, maintenance and troubleshooting activities on protection and control systems in utility, industrial and generation facilities.
• Execute relay testing, control circuit verification and functional testing of protection, automation and SCADA systems.
• Conduct pre-operational verifications and commissioning activities in accordance with approved procedures, client requirements and safety standards.
• Execute assigned commissioning, maintenance and testing activities while serving as the primary field resource for designated tasks and deliverables.
• Analyze field data, identify deficiencies and troubleshoot equipment, wiring, communications and protection system issues.
• Prepare and execute test programs while accurately documenting test results and field observations.
• Monitor and coordinate site activities to support safe, efficient and high-quality project execution.
• Develop and apply site-specific safety procedures, work practices and commissioning plans.
• Prepare commissioning reports, maintenance records and other technical documentation.
• Support business development activities through client engagement, preparation of service offers and identification of future opportunities.
• Work closely with engineers, technologists, electricians, operators and client personnel to successfully deliver field services mandates.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical methods, testing procedures and field services practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field service experience

High-voltage systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering technology diploma

Tools

IEC 61850-based systems

Protection relays testing

Job description

BBA Consultants in Concord, ON, Canada seeks an Electrical Engineering Technologist - Field Services Specialist to support commissioning, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of protection and control, automation, and high-voltage apparatus systems across Canada.

The role involves field execution, safety-focused practices, and collaboration with engineers, electricians and operators. Travel across Canada is required to deliver high-quality field services and develop substation expertise.