Protection and Control Technician, III

Jobtailor; Regina; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Protection & Control Technician to test, commission, and troubleshoot protection systems across transmission and distribution assets. You will work with SEL relays and substation automation, interpreting complex schematics and protection philosophies while coordinating field activities and safety practices.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to communicate technical results to customers and engineering

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• 3–5 years in protection and control testing, commissioning, or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of protective relays, AC/DC schematics, relay logic and protection principles.
• Experience commissioning transmission or distribution protection schemes.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and customer communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test, commission, troubleshoot protection and control systems for transmission, distribution, generation, and industrial facilities.
• Perform relay testing and functional verification on microprocessor-based platforms.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, protection philosophies, and specs.
• Lead field activities during outages and commissioning projects.
• Prepare procedures, reports, and corrective-action recommendations.
• Communicate findings to customers and project teams.

Skills

Protection testing

Relay testing

SCADA troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Customer communication

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma

Electrical Power & Controls

Tools

SEL Relays

AcSELerator QuickSet

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

Substation Automation

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 company, 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
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Successful completion of job-related screening, where applicable, including qualification and employment verification, reference checks, driver’s abstract, and other legally permissible screening

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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Electrical Power And Controls
• CSA Z462
• Safety Standards
• Field Activities

Tools & Technologies

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