High Voltage Field Service Technologist

Spark Power Corp; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

The High Voltage Field Services Technologist will be responsible for working with team members in the safe execution of field services duties.

The Technologist will perform field services duties including, but not limited to, acceptance/maintenance testing and inspection of electrical power installations such as: switchgears, circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, protective relays, insulation systems, etc. Other duties include reading and marking up electrical drawings and schematics and assisting with construction work of small-scale electrical installations (such as protective relay retrofits). Understanding and familiarity of NETA Acceptance/Maintenance standards is a core requirement of the field services technologist.

What will you do as a High Voltage Field Services Technologist?

• Maintain safety certifications such as First Aid, H2S Alive, Fall Arrest, etc. Read mandatory eCompliance documents and complete eCompliance training.
• Follow/comprehend the company and client safety protocols and procedures before reaching the site and during site work. Work with the team lead to eliminate hazards, implement engineering and administrative controls that are required.
• As a team member, follow required safety protocols and procedures.
• Work safely and effectively on low, medium, and high voltage electrical installations in a variety of environments, both indoor and outdoor.
• Follow NETA Acceptance and Maintenance standards.
• Be comfortable working with various hand tools and electrical test equipment types and brands.
• Responsible for filling out project paperwork (i.e. eCompliance documents, daily project summaries, test forms, deficiency lists, etc.)
• Follow the team lead’s direction and help guide the assigned project to successful completion.
• Accept technical advice or guidance from senior team members regarding processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested by the team lead (expanded scope, housekeeping, mustering, etc.).
• Interact with clients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Help with the preparation of tools, equipment, and materials for each job.
• Under direction from the team lead, responsible for writing and compiling reports. Ensure reports are complete and accurately reflect the scope of work and findings. Request review of the draft report by the Technical Manager.

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of field experience in a similar position.
• NETA Level I or II considered an asset.
• Adapts interpersonal skills to work with diverse individuals in a constantly changing environment.
• Offers concrete suggestions to reduce costs, improve quality or revenue. Actively nurtures existing contacts by proactively sharing information and best practices.
• Thrives on creating new ideas, solutions, or approaches to ongoing challenges.
• Makes decisions by weighing several factors, some of which are partially defined or missing critical information.
• Identifies and acts on issues and problems in own area of responsibility instead of waiting or hoping the problem will solve itself.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and suitable driving record.
• Ability to travel for work as required by the role.

Who is Spark Power?

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.