Protection and Control Technician III

Jobtailor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a Protection and Control Technician to test, commission, and troubleshoot protection and control systems across transmission, distribution, generation, renewable energy, and industrial facilities.

You will perform relay testing on SEL and other microprocessor-based platforms, interpret schematics, analyze fault data, and lead field activities during outages and commissioning projects while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on experience testing and commissioning protection and control systems.
• NETA certification and safety trainings are required.
• Proficient in interpreting AC/DC schematics and relay logic.
• Ability to lead field activities and communicate with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Test, commission, maintain 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
• Interpret AC/DC schematics, relay logic, wiring diagrams, protection philosophies, and technical specifications
• 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 company, customer, quality, and safety requirements

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

NETA Certification

WHMIS

First Aid/CPR/AED

Fall Protection Training

Confined Space Training

ASTTBC Registration

Tools

SEL Relays

AcSELerator QuickSet

SCADA

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

Substation Automation Systems

Job description

Requirements

• 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 company, customer, quality, and safety requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in testing, commissioning, and maintaining protection and control systems, with strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and interpreting technical documentation. Proficient in managing field work while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Protection And Control Testing
• Relay Testing And Commissioning
• SCADA Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation Preparation
• Customer Communication

Hard Skills

• Protective Relays
• AC/DC Schematics
• Relay Logic
• Substation Control Circuits
• Transmission Protection Schemes
• Functional Testing
• Logic Verification
• Fault Analysis
• Field Work Management
• Technical Report Writing

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

• NETA Certification
• WHMIS
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Fall Protection Training
• Confined Space Training
• ASTTBC Registration

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Protection Principles
• Quality Standards
• Safety Requirements
• Electrical Safety Standards
• Field Activities
• Commissioning Projects

Tools & Technologies

• SEL Relays
• AcSELerator QuickSet
• SCADA
• IEC 61850
• DNP3
• Modbus
• Substation Automation Systems