Electrical Engineering Technologist - #438810

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Grande Prairie, AB
Contract type: Full time
Electrical Engineering Technologist

$110K-$135K, based on experience + Benefits

Rotation shift work. Fly in/out available

We are currently hiring a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Engineering Technologist, PSE, or Engineer to join our client's field services team on a full time basis. If you are an excellent communicator and skilled problem-solver with strong attention to detail, our client offers a dynamic work environment where you will be continuously challenged in all aspects of the testing and commissioning process.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead a commissioning crew of workers.
  • 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.
  • Assist with generation of 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

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket, or an Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized institute.
  • Eligible for registration with professional association.
  • Comprehensive understanding 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 CSA Z462 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.
  • Background checks and Drug and Alcohol Pre-Access Testing will be required as part of employment.

Thank you for your interest in this job posting.

We look forward to hearing from you.

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions

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