Intermediate Protection and Controls Engineer

Intermediate Protection and Controls Engineer

Greater Toronto Area

The opportunity :

MT Talent is happy to partner to a best-in-class utility contractor focused in high-voltage and substation maintenance and construction.

As the demand to maintain stable and reliable energy resources across Ontario grows, our client plays a key role in ensuring this.

Due to growth, they are adding a new Protection and Controls Technician to their team.

This is an exciting role to be part of a stable, growing team that still offers a fun and employee-focused workplace culture.

What’s in it for you :

• Competitive salary and benefits plan including bonus and RSP matching program
• Very stable work with overtime hours available
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive and fun team
• Company events and outings
• PPE and work vehicle provided

What you’ll be doing in the role :

• Read and interpret single line diagrams, logic diagrams, and wiring / control schematics
• Perform testing, calibration and commissioning of electro-mechanical and micro-processor relays
• Perform testing and maintenance of various substation equipment including but not limited to Switches, Fuses, Power Transformers, CT / VT, Cabling / Bus, Lightning Arrestors, Circuit Breakers, Relays, and RTUs
• Execute function tests
• Conduct site investigations as needed. Troubleshooting Protection & Control circuitry. Review and analyze previous engineering data relative to engineering design and recommend action
• Manage the preparation of technical specifications for new and replacement equipment

What you bring to the role :

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• A Journeyperson is an asset
• A minimum 5 years’ experience
• Strong understanding of wiring prints, electrical schematics, and system maps
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to accurately complete relevant paperwork, reports, and logbooks
• Strong working knowledge and unwavering commitment to all relevant health and safety legislation and processes
• Knowledge of substation protective relay control systems and SCADA / Automation, installation, testing and troubleshooting;

an equivalent combination of education may substitute experience

• Working knowledge of three phase power calculations and vector analysis
• Knowledge of Omicron relay testing software is an asset
• Knowledge relay programming software; AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista UR, Schneider Easergy Studio is an asset
• Proven ability to complete electrical troubleshooting using basic and advanced test equipment
• Able to perform physical requirements of the role which includes heavy lifting, working at heights / climbing ladders, stretching and pulling, working in aerial work trucks, working in confined spaces , in proximity to high voltage energized lines, and in extreme weather conditions, year-round
11 days ago