Lead Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician

Shermco Industries; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Lead Protection & Controls Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of cutting-edge protective relay equipment and communication processors. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in relay testing and troubleshooting, ensuring the reliability of critical power systems. With a commitment to safety and quality, this position offers the opportunity to work in diverse environments while collaborating closely with clients. If you're passionate about electrical protection systems and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with P&C procedures and relay testing is essential.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and troubleshoot protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain protective relay and powerline carrier equipment.
• Perform functional testing for control circuitry associated with transmission lines.

Skills

Relay testing

Function testing

Protection scheme troubleshooting

Client communication

RTU/SCADA testing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

30 hour OSHA training

Tools

SEL microprocessor relays

GE microprocessor relays

RTU’s and communication processors

Job description

Overview

Shermco Industries is seeking a Lead Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFR’s), remote terminal units (RTU’s), and communication processors.
• Functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks.
• RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients.
• Experienced with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787.
• Desired experience with GE microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35, and T60.
• Required experience with various RTU’s and communication processors such as GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech.
• Accurately reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports used for client reporting and regulatory purposes.
• Interpret one line, three line, wiring, schematic diagrams, and communication configurations with the ability to recognize and bring attention to discrepancies.
• Accurately complete time and expense reports along with maintaining the good condition of assigned company vehicle.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:

• P&C procedures
  • Relay testing
  • Test plan building
  • Function testing
  • End to end testing
  • Protection scheme troubleshooting with drawings and relay settings
  • Communicate with clients about daily testing activities, schedules, anticipated roadblocks, material/testing issues, etc.
• RTU/SCADA testing
  • Checkout and prove RTU points
  • Analogs
  • Commands
  • Statuses

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and periodic unannounced drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check with 7 year history.
• Have a valid driver's license and meet minimum motor vehicle insurability standards.
• Take and pass 30 hour OSHA training.
• Ability to work in a field environment subject to changing outdoor conditions.
• Work overtime as needed and willingness to travel extensively to client work locations.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Pay Range

CAD $60.00 - CAD $70.00 /Hr.