Protection and Control Technician III

Jobtailor

Calgary

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a field-service engineer to test, commission, and troubleshoot protection and control systems for transmission, distribution, generation, renewable energy, and industrial facilities.

You will perform relay testing on SEL platforms, interpret schematics, analyze fault records, and lead field activities during outages and commissioning projects, communicating findings to customers and engineering teams.

Qualifications

Experience testing, commissioning, or maintaining protection and control systems.
Strong knowledge of protective relays, AC/DC schematics, and protection principles.
Ability to interpret schematics and relay logic and to document findings clearly.
Willingness to travel across Canada and work overtime when required.
Registration or eligibility for ASTTBC and NETA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Test, commission, and troubleshoot protection and control systems for substations and industrial facilities.
Lead field activities during outages and commissioning projects, ensuring safety and quality.
Prepare test procedures, reports, and corrective-action recommendations.
Communicate technical findings to customers, engineering teams, and stakeholders.
Mentor junior technicians and provide on-the-job training.

Skills

Protection and control testing

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Field work management

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology / Electrical Power and Controls

Tools

SEL Relays

AcSELerator QuickSet

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

Substation Automation Systems

Job description

Test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control systems for transmission, distribution, generation, renewable energy, and industrial facilities
Perform relay testing, logic verification, functional testing, and commissioning on SEL and other microprocessor-based relay platforms
Test line, transformer, bus, breaker failure, generator, transfer trip, and communication-assisted protection schemes
Interpret AC/DC schematics, relay logic, wiring diagrams, protection philosophies, and technical specifications
Analyze relay event reports, oscillography, fault records, and sequence-of-events data
Troubleshoot SCADA, communications, control, and substation automation systems
Lead field activities during outages, maintenance programs, and commissioning projects
Prepare test procedures, technical reports, deficiency documentation, and corrective-action recommendations
Communicate technical findings and project updates to customers, engineering teams, and project stakeholders
Review work and provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior technicians
Perform all work in accordance with Shermco, customer, quality, and safety requirements

Requirements

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power and Controls, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, military training, and relevant industry experience
Three to five years of protection and control testing, commissioning, or maintenance experience
Strong knowledge of protective relays, AC/DC schematics, relay logic, substation control circuits, and protection principles
Experience commissioning transmission or distribution protection schemes
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and customer communication skills
Ability to independently manage assigned field work while meeting safety, quality, schedule, and customer requirements
Registration or eligibility for registration with ASTTBC (preferred)
NETA certification or equivalent electrical testing experience (preferred)
Experience with SEL relays, AcSELerator QuickSet, SCADA, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, or substation automation (preferred)
Current WHMIS, First Aid/CPR/AED, fall protection, confined space, or other relevant safety training (preferred)
Knowledge of CSA Z462 or equivalent electrical safety standards (preferred)
Ability to travel throughout British Columbia and occasionally to other locations in Canada, including overnight or extended assignments
Availability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, or statutory holidays when required
Valid driver’s licence and driving record meeting company and insurer requirements
Ability to work safely in substations, industrial facilities, construction environments, and outdoor conditions
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and perform essential duties with reasonable accommodation where required
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, crouch, and lift or move equipment weighing up to 23 kilograms or 50 pounds
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Successful completion of applicable job-related screening, including qualification and employment-history verification, reference checks, driver’s abstract, and other legally permissible screening
Drug and alcohol testing may apply where legally permissible and reasonably required for a safety-sensitive position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection and control systems, with a strong focus on protective relays and substation automation. Proficient in analyzing technical documentation and communicating findings effectively to stakeholders.

Hard Skills