Electrical Technologist - Testing & Commissioning - Field Based

Responsibilities

• Testing and commissioning of MV/HV power system protection & control schemes in the utility, power generation, and oil & gas industry
• Read and interpret drawings and troubleshoot / resolve technical issues
• Train/develop employees to ensure highest performance standards are met
• Report preparation and submission
• Aid in generating commissioning startup procedures or work instructions
• Ensure compliance with all safety practices as per corporate, client, and industry standards
• Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries, discuss trouble details and confirm resolutions

Qualifications

• The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket, or an Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized institute
• Comprehensive understanding of key principles of electrical power system protection and controls including SCADA, relay protection, metering, equipment functionals, and telecom networks
• Minimum 5+ years of proven experience in the medium voltage and/or high voltage utility substations and power generation industry with experience in a supervisory role leading and running projects in greenfield and brownfield substations
• Relay testing of microprocessor-based protection IED's (SEL, ABB, Siemens, GE, etc.) with fully automated test equipment (Omicron CMC356) and test data management
• Experienced in high voltage primary equipment testing and commissioning involving power transformers, reactors, circuit breakers, CT's, PT's, surge arrestors, disconnect switches, cap and reactor Banks, etc
• Testing and commissioning as per NETA/IEEE/IEC standards
• Strong understanding of safety standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an extreme attention to detail are essential
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office software suite of programs coupled with strong computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously
• Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem solving skills
• NETA Testing Certification an asset

Requirements

• Must be legally able to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to work for extended periods out of town

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Vision care
• Wellness program