Senior PTE Field Technician

POWER Engineers; Vancouver; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

POWER Engineers is seeking a Senior PTE Field Technician to conduct testing and commissioning on high voltage substations. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you'll join a dynamic team focusing on client satisfaction and technical service. Your experience in electrical testing and commitment to safety will be essential in delivering high-quality results.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision

401K

Paid Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Fertility Benefits

Qualifications

• 5-10 years professional experience in electrical testing industry.
• Proven experience with protective relays and testing standards.
• Ability to perform Job Hazard Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Support Project Lead on projects and document test results.
• Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron CMC 256

Doble F6150

ProTesT

MS Outlook

Excel

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Senior PTE Field Technician

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, we strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
• Perform, or supervise, on-site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256 / 356 or Doble F6150. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others.
• Technical and safety development
• Support Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis – JHA
• Accurately document test results and produce field reports on requested format
• Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports and project reports

Required Education / Experience

• Five to ten (5-10) years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing
• Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes
• Technical skills related to protective relays include relay calibration utilizing test sets / measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256 / 356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT / PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays
• Proven experience with Electrical Field-Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards
• Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays, and circuit breakers
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills, and ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessor or relay software and project environment skills
• Demonstrable expertise in the use of the latest computer controlled solid-state test equipment (Automated protective relay test equipment such as Omicron or Doble)
• Technical software for testing purposes and data review : ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe and AcSELerator Quickset
• Administrative software : MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experienced in managing electrical drawings
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Regional travel up to 90%

Desired Education / Experience

• Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in similar discipline
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays
• Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems and DC systems including batteries and battery chargers

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package :

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Base Salary Range : $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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