Intermediate Protection & Control Technologist

Spark Power; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider of electrical services as an Intermediate Protection & Control Technologist. This exciting role involves programming, testing, and maintaining protection and control devices while ensuring safety and compliance on job sites. With a focus on teamwork and critical thinking, you'll travel extensively across Alberta, working with a diverse range of power distribution equipment. Be part of a dynamic team that values your expertise and offers numerous benefits, including competitive wages, career advancement, and a supportive work environment. If you have the spark for innovation and a passion for the energy sector, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive wages plus incentive program

RRSP program with company matching

Career advancement opportunities

Excellent benefit package

Employee Share Ownership Program

Company vehicle provided

Laptop and phone provided

Per diem and expenses while travelling

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Protection & Control.
• Registered or eligible to register with ASET or APEGA.

Responsibilities

• Perform programming, testing, and verification of protection devices.
• Coordinate daily functions on job sites ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Electrical AC & DC schematics interpretation

Troubleshooting control and protection wiring

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

2-year Electrical Engineering Technology diploma

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

IEDs (SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens, ABB)

Power transformers

Circuit breakers

HV switches

Job description

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for an Intermediate Protection & Control Technologist to join our Alberta team. The primary role of a Protection & Control Technologist is to perform programming, testing and verification of protection & control devices in the field. The role is responsible for testing, commissioning or maintaining power distribution equipment. This position requires interfacing with clients and construction crew, travelling 70-80% of their time.

What will you do as a Intermediate Protection & Control Technologist at Spark Power?

• Be aligned with safety to protect yourself and team members.
• Understand, plan, and utilize utility & industry standard lockout procedures.
• Read and interpret electrical AC & DC schematics, AC three-line, logic diagrams and SLDs.
• Inspect, test, operate and troubleshoot AC & DC control and protection wiring schematic.
• Perform field testing, verification, and programming of various IEDs from manufacturers such as SEL, GE Multilin, GEC Alstom, Siemens, Square D and ABB.
• Maintain or commission power distribution equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, HV switches and instrument transformers.
• Be familiar with industry-specific codes and standards (AESO, AUEC, IEEE, and NETA).
• Ability and willingness to travel 70-80% of the time for out of town commissioning or maintenance projects.
• Report, record, compute, and process electrical test information in accordance with accepted standard practices.
• Coordinate the day-to-day functions on a job by job basis, such as compliance with all health and safety standards and regulations, availability of necessary resources such as human resources, equipment and materials, resolving conflicts, timely and accurate submission of paperwork.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wages plus incentive program.
• RRSP program with company matching.
• Diverse and exciting scope of work.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Excellent benefit package (medical, dental, vision, mental health counselling, employee discount programs, wellness spending account option).
• Employee Share Ownership Program.
• Per diem and expenses provided while travelling.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Laptop and phone provided.

….and much more.

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

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in P&C.
• Education: 2-year Electrical Engineering Technology diploma (i.e. from NAIT or SAIT) or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree.
• Licenses: Registered or eligible to register with ASET or APEGA.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Communication: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Leadership: Able to provide technical leadership.

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.

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