Protection and Control Technician III

Jobtailor; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead field activities, interpret schematics and relay logic, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings to customers and project teams. Travel across Canada and overtime flexibility required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of protection and control testing, commissioning, or maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of protective relays, AC/DC schematics, relay logic, and protection principles.
• Experience commissioning transmission or distribution protection schemes.
• Willingness to travel across Canada and overtime flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Test, commission, troubleshoot protection and control systems.
• Perform relay testing on SEL and other microprocessor platforms.
• Interpret AC/DC schematics, relay logic, and protection philosophies.
• Prepare technical reports and deficiency documentation.
• Communicate findings to customers and project teams.
• Lead field activities during outages, maintenance, and commissioning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

SCADA

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Guidance

Documentation

Education

Diploma In Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SEL Relay Platforms

Substation Automation Systems

Oscillography Tools

Protection Schemes

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
• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection and control systems, with strong analytical skills for interpreting technical specifications and relay event data. Proficient in managing field activities while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Protection And Control Testing
• Relay Testing And Commissioning
• AC/DC Schematics Interpretation
• Troubleshooting SCADA Systems
• Customer Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Protective Relays
• Relay Logic
• Substation Control Circuits
• Functional Testing
• Technical Report Preparation
• Field Work Management
• Deficiency Documentation
• Analytical Skills
• Commissioning Experience
• Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

• Customer Communication
• Team Leadership
• Technical Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

• Diploma In Electrical Engineering Technology
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

• Transmission
• Distribution
• Renewable Energy
• Industrial Facilities
• Field Activities
• Maintenance Programs
• Quality Requirements
• Safety Requirements

Tools & Technologies

• SEL Relay Platforms
• Substation Automation Systems
• Oscillography Tools
• Communication-Assisted Protection Schemes