Relay Protection

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Spark Power Full time

Spark Power, a trusted partner in power in North America, is looking for a Relay Protection & Control Technologist to perform relay programming, testing and verification of protection and control devices in the field. The right candidate will have a working knowledge of protective relay controls and/or SCADA systems, we as well the ability to travel out of town for commissioning or maintenance projects. This position requires out of town travel 80% of the time.

What will you do as a Relay Protection & Control Technologist at Spark Power?

  • Understand, Plan, and Utilize utility & industry standard lockout procedures.
  • Read and interpret electrical AC & DC schematics, AC three-line, logic diagrams and SLDs.
  • Inspect, test, operate and troubleshoot AC & DC control and protection wiring schematic.
  • Perform field testing, verification, and programming of various IEDs from manufacturers such as SEL, GE Multilin, GEC Alstom, Siemens, Square D and ABB.
  • Maintain or Commission Power distribution equipment including Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers, HV Switches and Instrument Transformers.
  • Be familiar with industry-specific codes and Standards (AESO, AUEC, IEEE, and NETA).
  • Ability and willingness to travel for out of town for commissioning or maintenance projects.
  • Report, record, compute, and process electrical test information in accordance with accepted standard practices.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

  • Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutional
  • Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure
  • Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
  • RRSP
  • Hands-on and supportive leadership team
  • Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)
  • Tool Allowance

much more

Do you have the Spark? Here's what we're looking for:

  • Experience - 3 to 5 years of experience in P&C
  • Education - 2-year Electrical Engineering Technology diploma (I.e. from NAIT or SAIT) or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree.
  • Licenses - Registered or eligible to register with ASET or APEGA.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
  • Decision Making - Makes decisions by weighing interrelated factors which are incomplete or contradictory.
  • Initiative - Identifies and acts to resolve all issues and problems as they arise, regardless of responsibility area. Makes decisions by weighing interrelated factors which are incomplete or contradictory.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies alternate solutions to standard problems using unclear criteria or procedures.
  • Resilience - Works effectively and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations such as ambiguity, frequent change, and high workloads.
  • Communication - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Leadership - Able to provide technical leadership

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in PowerTM. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


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