Overview
The Senior Commissioning Technologist, reporting to the Commissioning Manager, is responsible to commission and test primary and secondary power equipment in the field, including maintaining medium to high-voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgear, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The role also includes mentoring and educating junior technologists, including reading and interpreting prints, risk management and industry best practices. The Senior 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

Work with high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, Transformers, manual and motor operated switches, Current Transformers, Voltage Transformers, Capacitor Banks and circuit switchers.

Commission protection and control relays such as SEL, GE, Siemens and ABB.

Commission control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems.

Acceptance and maintenance testing of 600v to 500kV electrical equipment

Installation, commissioning and maintenance of protection and control equipment, SCADA in medium to high-voltage transmission substations such as differential, distance, line protections, transformer protections, overcurrent, etc.

Interpret prints, 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

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

Omicron CMC356, CT analyzer, Cibano, CPC100, Votano, Testrano

Doble M4100, SFRA

Megger megohmmeter and 10A Ductor

Broman 100A Ductor

Megger TTR

Dilo and SMC Gas Analyzers

VLF and AC Hi Pots

This is a full-time, permanent position .





Employees based in Calgary work locally within Southern Alberta, while those based in Edmonton work locally within Northern Alberta.

There are also opportunities to travel to other regions if interested.

Schedule Options

4 days on / 3 days off

8 days on / 6 days off

Hours & Overtime

Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

Overtime is paid at 1.5x after 10 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week.

Qualifications

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

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning

Experience in substations required (ex. 600v to 500kV)

Experience with relay testing with various equipment and software

Familiar with power transformers, high voltage switches, breakers, CT’s and PT’s, NGR, and Capbank

Past experience with testing software will be beneficial (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi, GE Enervista)

Competent and comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite.

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.

Willing to work out of town and on rotation, (ex. 4 on 3 off work schedule)

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Overtime opportunities - Project dependent

Comprehensive perks 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.

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📌 Commissioning Technologist (Alberta)
🏢 Rising Edge Group
📍 Alberta