Intermediate Protection and Control Technologist
BBA Consultants
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Job summary
BBA Consultants is seeking an Intermediate Technologist to execute maintenance, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities for the Toronto electrical department, with site work primarily in Ontario and potential national projects.
The role involves collaborating with teams and clients to ensure proper project completion in-office and on-site, with a focus on delivering high-quality customer experiences and hands-on field experience.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 3+ years of protection relay programming and testing experience.
- 3+ years of protection & control system testing experience.
- 3+ years of electrical apparatus maintenance and testing (preferred).
- Knowledge of protective relays and protection elements (OC, distance, etc.).
- Ability to draft technical documents and estimates.
Responsibilities
- Lead maintenance and testing activities on protection and control systems.
- Support field projects across Ontario and nationally.
- Draft commissioning reports and technical documents.
- Collaborate with team and clients to ensure proper project completion.
- Work in outdoor environments and remote locations.
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Job description
The intermediate technologist position will include the execution of various maintenance, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities as required by the Toronto electrical department. Most site work will focused on supporting projects in Ontario (province wide) with the opportunity to work on projects nationally. The Intermediate specialist will work closely with their team and the client to ensure the proper completion of a project. This position is a great fit for individuals with field experience, who are also interested to gain exposure to the engineering side of project delivery (in-office). At BBA, we strive to provide our clients with an in-house comprehensive service package, from feasibility study stage, to detailed engineering through to on-site commissioning and maintenance services. Candidates with hands on experience, who can think on their feet, and who value delivering a quality customer experience with be preferred for this role.
Type of position: Regular
The intermediate technologist position will include the execution of various maintenance, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities as required by the Toronto electrical department. Most site work will focused on supporting projects in Ontario (province wide) with the opportunity to work on projects nationally. The Intermediate specialist will work closely with their team and the client to ensure the proper completion of a project. This position is a great fit for individuals with field experience, who are also interested to gain exposure to the engineering side of project delivery (in-office). At BBA, we strive to provide our clients with an in-house comprehensive service package, from feasibility study stage, to detailed engineering through to on-site commissioning and maintenance services. Candidates with hands on experience, who can think on their feet, and who value delivering a quality customer experience with be preferred for this role.
- Lead and perform maintenance activities on protection and control systems (primary focus)
- Lead and perform maintenance activities on high & medium voltage apparatus
- Monitor worksite projects being carried out at our clients’ facilities
- Define safety procedures and criteria
- Draft commissioning reports
- Participate in the execution of detailed engineering projects
- Draft technical documents, calculation notes and estimates
- Working in outdoor environments in remote locations
- Apply established work methods and ensure their improvement
- Monitor worksite projects being carried out at our clients’ facilities
- Rigour and ethical
- Results-driven
- Willingness to work together while having fun
- Inspirational leadership
- Ability to see beyond established standards
- Desire to motivate and develop the next generation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, degree in Electrical Engineering, or other relevant education
- 3+ years of relevant experience in protection relay programming and testing
- 3+ years of relevant experience in protection & control system testing
- 3+ years of relevant experience in electrical apparatus maintenance and testing (preferred)
- Know how to assign and define duties and tasks, duration, and level of expertise to each project stage
- Ability to demonstrate/sell skills to peers, and internal and external clients
- Strong knowledge of protective relays and associate protection elements (overcurrent, distance, loss of field, etc.)
- Base understanding of power system theory and power generation
- Ability to draft technical documents
- Must be comfortable working in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
- Must be comfortable driving on winter roads, in remote locations, and on forest service roads
- Must be comfortable working in remote locations with limited means of communication
- Good knowledge of substation maintenance practices
- Good knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage electrical apparatus
- Good knowledge of safety in electrical facilities
- Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Acrobat Reader and other database applications
- Open to travelling for work
- Must be able to consistently lift 50lbs (test equipment)
- Asset: Experience in power generation
- Annual base salary from $70,000 - $110,000
- Annual premium program for regular employees
- Onsite mobility premium
- Time bank
- Cellphone fee reimbursements
- Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
- Retirement savings plan
- Annual vacation and sick leave
- Premium for employee referrals
BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
- Custom training and development plans
- Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
- A corporate culture that values expertise
- Access to a leadership program
- Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
- Generous pension and insurance plan
For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies .
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.
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