Commissioning Technologist Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Engineering

Who We Are 

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.  

Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Commissioning Technologist is responsible to commission and test primary and secondary power equipment in the field which includes maintaining medium to high-voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgears, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The Commissioning Technologist is also responsible to mentor and educate Apprentices including reading and interpreting blueprints, Risk Management, and industry best practices.

The Commissioning Technologist also plays a leading role in setting up and operating standard as well as specialized test equipment to diagnose and analyze the performance of power delivery equipment on the job site.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew
Acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical equipment
Installation, commissioning and maintenance of protection and control equipment in medium to high-voltage transmission substations
Interpret blueprints, analyze test reports and recommend corrective actions.
Work with high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, transformers, switches and control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems
Supervise, mentor and train junior technicians
Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments, when needed
Be able to work with various types of manufacturer’s test equipment:

TTR
Omicron secondary test sets
Winding resistance
Omicron CPC 100
CT saturator

Schedule

Schedule rotations range from 7 days on / 7 days off or 7 days on / 14 days off, etc.

Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours per day and 40 hours per week

Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning
Past supervisory experience will be an asset
Experience in substation would be a major asset, ie. 144kV and 240kV
Experience with relay testing with various equipment;
Omicron, GE, Manta, Meggar
Familiar with all apparatus found in a HV substation
Past experience with testing software will be beneficial (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Seimens Digsi)
Competent and comfortable working with computers and spreadsheets.
Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
Demonstrate a willingness to work safely and show concern for environmental, health and safety issues in the workplace.
Must have the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Able to work comfortably at heights
Able to work alone or with minimal supervision
Willing to work out of town and on rotation, i.e. 14 on 7 off work schedule

Additional Information

This position is designated as safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with…