Senior Commissioning Technologist

Rising Edge Group; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off benefits

Weekly pay periods

Company safety training courses

PPE allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A power delivery solutions provider in Canada is seeking a Senior Commissioning Technologist to commission and test primary and secondary power equipment. The role involves mentoring junior employees and performing both field testing and analysis of power delivery equipment. Candidates should have a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a degree in Electrical Engineering, along with a minimum of 4 years of experience in commissioning or field testing. This position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in field testing and commissioning.
• Experience in substations (600 V–500 kV).
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test primary and secondary power equipment.
• Mentor junior technologists and educate them.
• Analyze test reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Install and commission SCADA systems in substations.

Skills

Field testing and commissioning

Electrical engineering principles

Relay testing

High-voltage equipment operation

Safety procedures

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Doble M4000

Job description

Role

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Senior Commissioning Technologist is responsible for commissioning and testing primary and secondary power equipment in the field, which includes maintaining medium to high‑voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgears, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The Sr. Commissioning Technologist is also responsible for mentoring and educating junior technologists, reading and interpreting prints, applying risk management and industry best practices. The Senior Commissioning Technologist plays a leading role in setting up and operating standard as well as specialized test equipment to diagnose and analyze the performance of power delivery equipment on the job site.

Responsibilities

• Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew
• Work with high voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, manual and motor-operated switches, current transformers, voltage transformers, capacitor banks and circuit switchers
• Commission protection and control relays such as SEL, GE, Siemens and ABB
• Commission control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems
• Accept and maintain testing of equipment ranging from 600 V to 500 kV
• Install, commission and maintain protection and control equipment, SCADA in medium to high‑voltage transmission substations such as differential, distance, line protections, transformer protections, overcurrent, etc
• Interpret prints, analyze test reports and recommend corrective actions
• Supervise, mentor and train junior technicians
• Work with a variety of manufacturer’s test equipment:
  • Omicron CMC356, CT analyzer, Cibano, CPC100, Votano, Testrano
  • Doble M4100, SFRA
  • Megger megohmmeter and 10 A Ductor
  • Broman 100 A Ductor
  • Megger TTR
  • Dilo and SMC gas analyzers
  • VLF and AC Hi Pots

Schedule Options

• 4 days on / 3 days off
• 8 days on / 6 days off

Hours & Overtime

• Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Overtime is paid at 1.5× after 10 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week

Location & Travel

• Employees based in Calgary work locally within Southern Alberta, while those based in Edmonton work locally within Northern Alberta
• There are also opportunities to travel to other regions if interested

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post‑secondary institution or degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in field testing and commissioning
• Experience in substations required (e.g., 600 V–500 kV)
• Experience with relay testing with various equipment and software
• Familiar with power transformers, high‑voltage switches, breakers, CTs and PTs, NGR, and capacitor banks
• Past experience with testing software beneficial (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi, GE Enervista)
• Competent and comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate a willingness to work safely and show concern for environmental, health and safety issues in the workplace
• Must have ability to work in adverse weather conditions and have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Willing to work out of town and on rotation (e.g., 4 on 3 off work schedule)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Overtime opportunities – project dependent
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, disability, dental & vision)
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Weekly pay periods
• Company pays for all safety training courses for each employee, averaging $1,000 per employee for the base requirements
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) allowance provided each year once a field worker passes probation
• Out of town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or daily meal per diem and individual accommodations
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling
• DPSP matching program offering increased matching contributions based on years of service with the company

Full‑time, permanent position