Technician Protection and Control Specialist Job Fort McMurray area,Alberta Canada,Engineering

Our Offer to you

Location: Multiple sites in the Fort McMurray area

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off – 12 hour days

Flights Flights provided to one of these the client flight hub in Edmonton or Calgary

Compensation: Competitive wages, Benefits, Vacation Pay, DSP’s accepted, LOA Available (for people local to Fort McMurray), Camp provided for non locals, Flights Offered

Sigma Power a division of Stuart Olson is currently hiring a Technical Specialist – Protection and Control to work a 7 days on, 7 days off schedule. If you are looking for a long term maintenance position and value work life balance and working half the year this is an excellent opportunity.

Responsibilities

Acts as an ambassador for Safety and Quality at all times.

Implements relay settings for multiple models of relays to ensure safe, efficient, and successful operation of electrical assets ranging from 13.8kV to 260kV.

Participates in ILP investigations, HAZOPS and Job Safety Analysis.

Performs activities which include assisting in routine cleaning, testing, calibration (where/if required) of all protection IEDs, and functional operational testing of all protection schemes.

Carries out and/or assist during routine testing and functional verification of all communication equipment.

Carries out and/or assist during functional operational testing of substation auxiliary equipment and verification of the data systems that provides the operating centers with real time operating and alarm information.

Assists and/or resolves questions concerning IED application installations.

Ensures all associated protection and control documentation is up-to-date utilizing the appropriate document control methods.

Prepares and issues technical reports including providing recommendations.

Seeks value-add opportunities with clients such as potential repairs or upgrades.

Provides support to other staff in resolving technical issues.

Provides mentorship and support to junior employees.

Qualifications

Certified as an Electrical Engineering Technologist, Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Electrician or Journeyman Electrician

5+ years’ experience in Electrical Commissioning and Maintenance

Registration with applicable Professional Association in good standing

Technical experience in control systems (applications such as Honeywell, Triconex, Delta

V, various HMI/SCADA systems etc.) an asset

Strong working knowledge of various IED models from manufacturers such as SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens, ABB, Alstom etc.

Knowledge and experience with IED secondary injection testing equipment such as Omicron or Manta will be an asset

Knowledge of formal Management of Change (MOC) processes

Participate in ILP investigations, HAZOPS and Job Safety Analysis

Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges

Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them

Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment

A valid drivers license and clean driver’s abstract

Pre-employment A&D test required

Working and Physical Conditions

Pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and around noise and dust

Indoor and outdoor work in varying hot and cold weather conditions

Must be clean-shaven for PPE compliance

Personal safety equipment required (e.g., steel-toed boots)

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs (occasionally more with assistance)

Stand or walk for long periods

Use arms and hands to reach, handle, or manipulate objects

Climb ladders, scaffolds, and other structures

 Who We Are

Stuart Olson has been positively impacting on the businesses we serve, the communities in which we operate, and the lives we touched since 1911. Our rich history demonstrates our reach and diversity as an integrated, full-service organization serving the commercial and industrial markets.

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