Commissioning Technologist

Role Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Commissioning Technologist is responsible to commission and test 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 Commissioning Technologist is also responsible to mentor and educate Apprentices including reading and interpreting blueprints, Risk Management, and industry best practices. The Commissioning Technologist also 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

- Acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical equipment

- Installation, commissioning and maintenance of protection and control equipment in medium to high-voltage transmission substations

- Interpret blueprints, 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

- Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments, when needed

- Be able to work with various types of manufacturer's test equipment:

- TTR

- Omicron secondary test sets

- Winding resistance

- Omicron CPC 100

- CT saturator

Requirements

Qualifications

- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or Degree in Electrical Engineering

- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning

- Past supervisory experience will be an asset

- Experience in substation would be a major asset, ie. 144kV and 240kV

- Experience with relay testing with various equipment; Omicron, GE, Manta, Meggar

- Familiar with all apparatus found in a HV substation

- Past experience with testing software will be beneficial (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Seimens Digsi)

- Competent and comfortable working with computers and spreadsheets

- Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.

- 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.

- Able to work comfortably at heights

- Able to work alone or with minimal supervision

- Willing to work out of town and on rotation, i.e. 14 on 7 off work schedule

Benefits

Benefits

- Competitive compensation

- Overtime opportunities - Project dependent

- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)

- Paid Time Off Benefits

- Weekly Pay Periods

- Rising Edge will pay for all safety training courses for each employee averaging $1000 per employee for the base requirements

- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance provided each year once a field worker passes their probationary period

- 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 that offers increased matching contributions based on your years of service with the company