Spark Power ⚡

Protection & Control Technician Manager

Spark Power ⚡

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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About the role

  • Manage and lead the Protection & Control and SCADA commissioning team
  • Experience testing and commissioning high voltage power systems equipment including but not limited to: Power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, protection relays and SCADA systems
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Familiarity with different types of protection relays from GE, SEL, Siemens, and ABB.
  • Familiarity with different electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, power analyzers, Omicron, Doble, Megger, and more
  • Train and develop employees to latest industry and client standards
  • Develop commissioning execution test plans and work procedures
  • Ensure compliance with all Spark, client and industry safety practices
  • Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries, discuss trouble details and confirm resolutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket, or an Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized institute
  • 5+ years' experience leading a commissioning team in the electrical utilities industry
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an extreme attention to detail are essential
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft office software suite of programs coupled with strong computer skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously
  • Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work for extended periods out of town
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
  • Background checks and Drug and Alcohol Pre-Access Testing will be required as part of employment
Benefits
  • Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial, and institutional customer base
  • Hands-on and supportive leadership team
  • Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training certifications
  • Competitive Wages
  • Safety Boot allowance
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail ...)
  • Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
  • RRSP
  • Company vehicle
  • …much more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
high voltage power systemstesting and commissioningengineering drawings interpretationtroubleshootingprotection relayscommissioning execution test plansrisk assessmentproblem-solving
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsability to manage multiple issues
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Electrician Journeyman TicketElectrical Engineering Technologist Diploma