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 Shermco, 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
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Successful completion of applicable job-related screening, including qualification and employment-history verification, reference checks, driver’s abstract, and other legally permissible screening
- Drug and alcohol testing may apply where legally permissible and reasonably required for a safety-sensitive position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection and control systems, with a strong focus on protective relays and substation automation. Proficient in analyzing technical documentation and communicating findings effectively to stakeholders.

Hard Skills

- Protective Relays
- AC/DC Schematics
- Relay Logic
- Substation Control Circuits
- Transmission Protection Schemes
- Functional Testing
- Logic Verification
- Fault Analysis
- Field Work Management
- Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

- Analytical Skills
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Documentation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team Leadership

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

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