Senior MV Switchgear Relay & Protection Specialist

Versys Group; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly & overtime pay

Living out allowance

Tool truck stipend

ESOP program

Career development

Job summary

Versys is seeking an experienced Relay/Protection & Control Specialist to join a team of medium voltage experts across the US and Canada. You will test, commission, and troubleshoot protection systems, prepare relay configurations, and ensure safe energization of MV/HV equipment.

The role requires hands-on field experience, familiarity with relay testing equipment, and the ability to work in heavy industrial environments with safety first. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology, Power System Electrician certification, or BSEE.
• 3–7+ years of hands-on experience with industrial or utility-grade protection and control systems.
• Proficiency with advanced relay testing equipment (OMICRON CMC sets, Doble, Megger).
• Deep understanding of power system protection principles (overcurrent, differential, directional, and distance protection).
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850).
• NICET or NETA certification is frequently preferred.
• Ability to work in heavy industrial environments, wear PPE, and lift field testing gear up to 60 lbs
• Proficiency in MS Office software
• 10+ years of commissioning / medium voltage experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
• First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, GHS, Defensive Driving, H2S Awareness
• Eligible to work in the US
• Availability to travel across the US as required

Responsibilities

• Testing and calibration of microprocessor-based protective relays and substation control circuits.
• Startup and commissioning support for MV/HV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and protection schemes.
• Troubleshooting faults by analyzing event logs, oscillography, and fault files.
• Read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics and relay logic.
• Adhere to NFPA 70E and LOTO safety protocols; maintain compliance with electrical codes.
• Document calibration data and update CMMS assets and as-built drawings.

Skills

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology

Trade Certification (Power System Electrician)

BSEE

Tools

OMICRON CMC sets

Doble

Megger

Job description

Versys is seeking an experienced Relay/Protection & Control Specialist to join a team of medium voltage experts across the US and Canada. You will test, commission, and troubleshoot protection systems, prepare relay configurations, and ensure safe energization of MV/HV equipment.

The role requires hands-on field experience, familiarity with relay testing equipment, and the ability to work in heavy industrial environments with safety first. Occasional travel is expected.