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

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

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 (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 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

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Successful completion of applicable job-related screening, including verification of qualifications and employment history, reference checks, a 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 advanced expertise in protection and control systems, including testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor technicians, and maintain robust customer relationships while ensuring safety and technical performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Control Testing

Microprocessor-Based Relays

Substation Automation Technologies

Technical Leadership

Customer-Facing Experience

Hard Skills

Testing

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Relay Settings Review

Functional Verification

Root-Cause Investigation

Outage Planning

Complex Technical Issue Diagnosis

Protection-System Design

Field Leadership

Soft Skills

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Technical Reporting

Customer Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA Certification

Registration With ASTTBC

WHMIS

First Aid/CPR/AED

Fall Protection Training

Confined-Space Training

Industry Keywords

Electrical Engineering Technology

Utility Protection-System

Industrial Protection-System

Electrical Safety Standards

Substation Commissioning

Tools & Technologies

SEL Relays

AcSELerator QuickSet

SCADA

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

📌 Protection and Control Technician IV (Winnipeg)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Winnipeg