Test Technician

Responsibilities

• Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew
• Acceptance and maintenance testing of 600v to 500kV electrical equipment
• Installation, commissioning and maintenance of 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.
• Work with high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, transformers, switches and control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems
• Supervise, mentor and train junior technicians
• Be able to work with various types of manufacturer’s test equipment:
• Omicron
• CMC
• Cibano
• CPC100
• Doble M4000
• SFRA
• MEGGER
• Ductor
• Micrometer
• Dilo SF6 Tester

Requirements

• 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 (ex. 600v to 500kV)
• Experience with relay testing with various equipment and software
• Familiar with power transformers, high voltage switches, breakers, CT’s and PT’s, NGR, and Capbank
• Past experience with testing software will be beneficial (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi, 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 the 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

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k, IRA)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development