Test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control systems for transmission, distribution, generation, renewable energy, and industrial facilities
Perform relay testing, logic verification, functional testing, and commissioning on SEL and other microprocessor-based relay platforms
Test line, transformer, bus, breaker failure, generator, transfer trip, and communication-assisted protection schemes
Interpret AC/DC schematics, relay logic, wiring diagrams, protection philosophies, and technical specifications
Analyze relay event reports, oscillography, fault records, and sequence-of-events data
Troubleshoot SCADA, communications, control, and substation automation systems
Lead field activities during outages, maintenance programs, and commissioning projects
Prepare test procedures, technical reports, deficiency documentation, and corrective-action recommendations
Communicate technical findings and project updates to customers, engineering teams, and project stakeholders
Review work and provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to junior technicians
Perform all work in accordance with company, customer, quality, and safety requirements
Requirements Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power and Controls, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, military training, and relevant industry experience
Three to five years of protection and control testing, commissioning, or maintenance experience
Robust knowledge of protective relays, AC/DC schematics, relay logic, substation control circuits, and protection principles




Experience commissioning transmission or distribution protection schemes
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and customer communication skills
Ability to independently manage assigned field work while meeting safety, quality, schedule, and customer requirements
Registration or eligibility for registration with ASTTBC preferred
NETA certification or equivalent electrical testing experience preferred
Experience with SEL relays, AcSELerator QuickSet, SCADA, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, or substation automation preferred
Current WHMIS, First Aid/CPR/AED, fall protection, confined space, or other relevant safety training preferred
Knowledge of CSA Z462 or equivalent electrical safety standards preferred
Ability to travel throughout British Columbia and occasionally to other locations in Canada, including overnight or extended assignments
Availability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, or statutory holidays when required
Valid driver’s licence and driving record meeting company and insurer requirements
Ability to work safely in substations, industrial facilities, construction environments, and outdoor conditions
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and perform essential duties, with reasonable accommodation where required




Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, crouch, and lift or move equipment weighing up to 23 kilograms or 50 pounds
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Successful completion of applicable job-related screening and verification requirements
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection and control systems, with a strong focus on protective relays and substation automation. Capable of analyzing technical data and communicating findings effectively to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords Protection And Control Testing
Relay Testing And Commissioning
SCADA Troubleshooting
Technical Documentation
Customer Communication
Hard Skills Protective Relays
AC/DC Schematics
Relay Logic
Substation Control Circuits
Transmission Protection Schemes
Functional Testing
Logic Verification
Fault Analysis
Technical Report Preparation
Field Work Management
Soft Skills Analytical Skills
Troubleshooting Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Customer Service Skills
Certifications & Qualifications NETA Certification
WHMIS Certification
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Fall Protection Training
Confined Space Training
Industry Keywords Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Power And Controls
CSA Z462
Safety Standards
Field Activities
Tools & Technologies SEL Relays
AcSELerator QuickSet
IEC 61850
DNP3
Modbus
Substation Automation Systems

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📌 Protection and Control Technician III (Ontario)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Ontario