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Substation Technologist

Substation Technologist

Inrush ElectricalEdmonton, AB, Canada
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join our team of leaders in electrical power system maintenance, repair, testing, engineering, and training. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Substation Technician to join our office. Inrush is a leading provider of Electrical engineering services. We are a strong and dedicated group of professionals with diverse skills and experience in substations ranging from 35KV to 765KV.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations :

Provides the reliability and performance of the electrical distribution system by inspecting / testing / maintaining electrical equipment and devices, analyzing / determining the presence of adverse conditions, documenting / reporting test results, and taking appropriate corrective actions.

  • Instrument transformer tests – CCVT, CT, and SSVT testing.
  • Surge Arrester power factor testing.
  • Testing capacitor bank or power-factor correction systems
  • Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
  • Confirming circuitry via voltage checks, point-to-point, and secondary injection.
  • High voltage breaker testing : timing, travel, and functional testing
  • Switchgear functionals – print reading, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • ATS Testing – ensuring proper operation from normal to emergency power.
  • Willing to travel for work throughout North America, traveling 50 percent of the time.

Minimum Qualifications : to qualify for consideration, you must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements.

  • Must work safely and adhere to all electrical safety core principles / procedures.
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Prefer a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering OR an Associate’s degree / technologist diploma from an accredited two-year technical college
  • Must have at least 3 or more years of relevant experience
  • Must have general PC skills, including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel
  • NETA II, III, or IV Certification
  • Prefer CPR / First Aid / BBP / AED training
  • Other Requirements :

  • All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
  • Must be able to crawl, climb, and lift 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be available for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel (Canada, USA, Mexico)
  • Must have a valid passport.
  • What we bring to the table :

  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Technical Protection & Control / SCADA / Equipment Training
  • Industry standard Benefits & RRSP program