Who We AreRising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.Driven by a transparent vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values – Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence – we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always comes first.What You'll DoReporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Senior Commissioning Technologist is responsible for commissioning, testing and maintaining primary and secondary power equipment in the field. This includes maintaining medium‐to‐high‐voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgears, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The Senior Commissioning Technologist role also involves mentoring and educating junior technologists including reading and interpreting prints, risk management strategies and promoting industry best practices. The Senior Commissioning Technologist also plays a leading role in setting up and operating both standard and specialized test equipment to diagnose and analyze the performance of power delivery equipment on‐site.Key ResponsibilitiesPromote and maintain a strong safety culture alongside all members of the construction crewCommission and test 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.Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical equipment ranging from 600 v to 500 kVInstallation, commissioning and maintenance of protection and control equipment, including SCADA in medium to high-voltage transmission substationsWork with protection schemes such as differential, distance, line protections, transformer protections and overcurrent protectionsInterpret electrical drawings and schematics, analyze test results, and recommend corrective actionsWork with high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, transformers, switches and control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systemsSupervise, mentor and train junior techniciansBe able to work with various types of manufacturer's test equipment:Omicron CMC356, CT analyzer, Cibano, CPC100, Votano, TestranoDoble M4100, SFRAMegger megohmmeter and 10A DuctorBroman 100A DuctorMegger TTRDilo and SMC Gas AnalyzersVLF and AC Hi PotsAdditional InformationThis position is designated as safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.Schedule & CompensationSchedule rotations include 7 days on / 7 days off or 7 days on / 14 days off,



etc.Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.M. – 5:30 p.M.)Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours per day and 40 hours per weekOut-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)RequirementsDiploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or Degree in Electrical EngineeringMinimum of 4+ years of experience in Field Testing and CommissioningHands-on experience in substations (600V to 500kV) requiredFamiliar with power transformers, high voltage switches, breakers, CT's and PT's, NGR, and CapbankExperience with testing software is considered an asset (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi, GE Enervista)Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteStrong commitment to safety, environmental, and health practicesValid Class 5 driver's license requiredMust have the ability to work in adverse weather conditionsWilling to travel and work out of town and on rotational schedulesBenefitsCompetitive compensation with weekly pay periodsOvertime opportunities (project dependent)Generous paid time offRRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of serviceComprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)Company-paid safety trainingAnnual PPE allowance provided for field-based employees (post-probation)Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer (project dependent)Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)Employee Referral Bonus Program

📌 Senior Commissioning Technologist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Rising Edge Group
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality