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Senior Protection & Control Electrical TechnologistSpark Power • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Senior Protection & Control Electrical Technologist

Senior Protection & Control Electrical Technologist

Spark Power • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a Senior Protection & Control Electrical Technologist
to join our Alberta team. The primary role of a Protection & Control Technologist is to perform programming, testing and verification of protection & control devices in the field. The role is responsible for testing, commission or maintain power distribution equipment. This position requires interfacing with clients and construction crew, travelling 70-80% of their time.

What will you do as a Senior Protection & Control Electrical Technologist at Spark Power?

  • Be aligned with safety to protect yourself and team members.
  • Understand, Plan, and Utilize utility & industry standard lockout procedures.
  • Read and interpret electrical AC & DC schematics, AC three-line, logic diagrams and SLDs.
  • Inspect, test, operate and troubleshoot AC & DC control and protection wiring schematic.
  • Perform field testing, verification, and programming of various IEDs from manufacturers such as SEL, GE Multilin, GEC Alstom, Siemens, Square D and ABB.
  • Maintain or Commission Power distribution equipment including Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers, HV Switches and Instrument Transformers.
  • Be familiar with industry-specific codes and Standards (AESO, AUEC, IEEE, and NETA).
  • Ability and willingness to travel 70-80% of the time for out of town for commissioning or maintenance projects.
  • Report, record, compute, and process electrical test information in accordance with accepted standard practices.
  • Co-ordinate the day-to-day functions on a job by job basis, such as but not limited to, compliance with all Health and Safety standards and regulations, availability of necessary resources such as human resources, equipment and materials, resolving conflicts, timely and accurate submission of paperwork.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

  • Competitive wages plus incentive program
  • RRSP program with company matching
  • Diverse and exciting scope of work
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Excellent benefit package (medical, dental, vision, mental health counselling, employee discount programs, wellness spending account option)
  • Employee Share Ownership Program
  • Per diem and expenses provided while travelling
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Laptop and phone provided
  • ….and much more

Do you have the Spark? Here's what we're looking for:

  • Experience - 3 to 5 years of experience in P&C
  • Education - 2-year Electrical Engineering Technology diploma (I.e. from NAIT or SAIT) or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree.
  • Licenses - Registered or eligible to register with ASET or APEGA.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
  • Communication - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Leadership - Able to provide technical leadership

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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