Lead testing, commissioning, startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex protection and control systems

Serve as the lead field technician on major substation, utility, industrial, and renewable energy projects

Test advanced protection schemes, including line current differential, distance, bus differential, breaker failure, auto-reclosing, transfer trip, generator, and transformer protection

Direct outage planning, testing strategies, functional verification, and commissioning activities

Diagnose complex relay, SCADA, communications, automation, and control-system issues

Review relay settings, protection philosophies, schematics, and commissioning plans for technical accuracy

Lead root-cause investigations involving protection-system failures and recommend corrective actions

Act as the primary technical contact for customers, engineers, project managers, and field teams

Develop and improve testing procedures, technical standards, and field practices

Mentor and train technicians while promoting consistent safety, quality, and technical performance

Provide field leadership to support project schedules, customer expectations, and operational requirements

Support customer relationships and business-development activities by providing technical expertise

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

At least seven years of protection and control testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience

Advanced expertise with microprocessor-based relays, communications systems, and substation automation technologies

In-depth knowledge of utility and industrial protection-system design, operation, and commissioning

Experience leading major substation commissioning, outage, or maintenance projects





Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues

Proven technical leadership, mentoring, and customer-facing experience

Robust written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and presenting recommendations

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 by outages and project schedules

Valid driver’s license and driving record that meet 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 the essential duties of the position, 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

The successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Any offer may be conditional upon successful completion of job-related requirements, including verification of qualifications and employment history, reference checks, a driver’s abstract, and other legally permissible screening relevant to the position

Drug and alcohol testing may apply only where legally permissible and reasonably required for a safety-sensitive position

Preferred: Registration or eligibility for registration with ASTTBC

Preferred:



NETA certification or equivalent advanced electrical testing experience

Preferred: Experience with SEL relays, AcSELerator QuickSet, SCADA, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, or other substation automation technologies

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

Core Competencies
Demonstrates advanced expertise in protection and control systems, including testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to field technicians. Capable of developing and improving technical standards and procedures to enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Control Testing

Microprocessor-Based Relays

Substation Automation Technologies

Technical Leadership

Customer-Facing Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Testing And Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Relay Settings Review

Functional Verification

Root-Cause Investigation

Outage Planning

Complex Technical Issue Diagnosis

Protection System Design

Field Leadership

Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Customer Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA Certification

WHMIS

First Aid/CPR/AED

Fall Protection Training

Confined-Space Training

ASTTBC Registration

Industry Keywords

Electrical Engineering Technology

Utility Protection Systems

Industrial Protection Systems

Renewable Energy Projects

Electrical Safety Standards

Technical Reporting

Tools & Technologies

SCADA

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

AcSELerator QuickSet

SEL Relays

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📌 Protection and Control Technician IV (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta