P&C Technician - Canada · ·

Vectorpwrs; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical testing industry is seeking experienced P&C Technicians for various locations in Western Canada. The role includes responsibilities such as the installation and maintenance of protective relay systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting safe work practices. Candidates should possess relevant experience and a technical degree or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the electrical testing industry.
• Experience with P&C systems for transmission and power generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay systems.
• Support safe workplace practices and hazard assessments.

Skills

Protection and control systems

Testing and maintenance

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Technologist diploma

Tools

SCADA systems

Electromechanical relays

Microprocessor based relays

Fiber optics

Job description

Vector is seeking experienced P&C Technicians. This position can be based out of any location in Western Canada.

Description

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Play a lead role in the Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay systems(electro-mechanical and microprocessor based), telecommunications systems, SCADA (RTU’s), and communication processors.

• Support testing for transmission line, bus, transformer, feeder, reactor, circuit breakers and other types of protection and control systems.

• Ability to review, document and develop test reports for client reporting and to meet regulatory compliance (ERCOT, NERC)

• Analyze single line diagrams along with wiring and schematic diagrams to understand and complete scope of work in a safe and efficient manner.

• Support a safe workplace by promoting safe working practices, and improvements in human performance on an ongoing basis.

• Ensure team members are completing accurate and effective hazard assessments and tailboards on a daily basis.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, technologist diploma, or equivalent experience.

• The Ideal candidate will have 5 or more year’s experience in the electrical testing industry with a primary focus on protection and control systems for transmission, distribution and power generation systems.

• Experience with utility P&C systems to include electromechanical and microprocessor based relays (SEL, GE, ABB Westinghouse, Siemens, Basler, Beckwith) SCADA (GE, SEL, Telvent, Cooper) communications processors (SEL, GE), power line carrier (ABB, RFL), and fiber optics.

• Experience with both brownfield and greenfield projects is a plus.

• Experienced with planning, scheduling, and budgeting, and managing P&C related projects

• Understanding of NERC CIP requirements