General Engineering Technician​/Technologist

Pay Rate: $56.21

12 hour 7-day on/off rotating shifts

• Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in automation systems supporting commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure (e.g., BESS, substations, generation assets)
• Apply specialized knowledge to support safe, efficient commissioning and system turnover, including coordination of FAT/SAT activities, systemization, and punch-list closure, while managing costs and field resources
• Support development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and automation test protocols
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, commissioning readiness reviews, and post-event summaries to project leadership and cross-functional teams
• Maintain strong working knowledge of industry standards (NFPA 70E, IEEE, NERC where applicable), commissioning practices, and operational requirements
• Interpret and anticipate project risks, integration issues, and system performance gaps, providing solutions to improve reliability, commissioning efficiency, and long-term operability
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEMs to ensure compliance with design and operational requirements, develop corrective action plans, and support operator training and knowledge transfer
• Serve as a technical lead and custodian for commissioning-related automation standards, including control system configuration requirements, startup and shutdown logic validation, alarm management and SCADA integration, documentation, and turnover packages
• Support cybersecurity initiatives, control system patching, and hardware lifecycle/refresh activities during commissioning and operational transition
• Contribute to the Approved Manufacturer List (AML) by validating automation equipment performance, compatibility, and field lessons learned
• Provide field troubleshooting and real-time support for PLC/DCS/HMI-related issues during energization and startup
• Drive continuous improvement across commissioning processes, incorporating lessons learned into future projects
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma / GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, commissioning, or industrial automation
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the top priority, especially during energization and high-risk commissioning activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard field reporting tools
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise automation systems (e.g., Asset Centre or equivalents) for configuration management, backups, version control, and compliance
• Solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA systems and HMI interfaces, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc., as applicable)
• Experience supporting commissioning workflows, including system turnover packages, redline validation, and documentation tracking

• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field