Spark Power Looking for Relay Protection & Control Specialist at Canada Full Time

Spark Power, a trusted partner in power in North America, is looking for a Relay Protection & Control Specialist to perform relay programming, testing and verification of protection and control devices in the field. This position will be both in the office and working with customers and equipment 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.

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

• Perform field testing, verification and programming of various IEDs from manufacturers such as SEL, GE Multilin, GEC Alstom, Siemens, Square D and ABB. For this reason, any prior knowledge and experience with secondary injection testing equipment such as Omicron will be considered an asset.

• Perform power system studies using EasyPower or ETAP including Load Flow, Harmonics, Short Circuit Analysis, Protective Device Coordination and Arc Flash Studies

• Responsible for the analysis, decisions and recommendations needed in connection with technical problem-solving.

• Create or Modify Single Line and Three Line Drawing using AutoCAD.

• 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.

• Familiar with industry-specific codes and Standards (OESC, IEEE, and NETA).

• Report, record, compute and process electrical test information in accordance with accepted standard practices.

• Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wages plus incentive plan

• Excellent benefit package including Wellness Spending Account

• RRSP

• Employee Share Ownership Program

• Company vehicle

• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial, institutional and renewable energy customer base

• Continuous training and skills improvement

• Career advancement opportunities

• Uniforms and PPE provided.

• Cell phone and laptop

• Paid tooling and up to $200 annual tool allowance.

• ….and much more

Working Conditions:

• Needed to provide scheduled ‘On Call’ services on a rotation basis for the intermediate position.

• Required to work in an industrial and outdoor substation environment. Services will be performed within Health and Safety standards and regulations.

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

• 3-year Electrical Engineering Technology diploma with a focus in Power Systems or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree

• Registered or eligible to register with OACETT or PEO

• Valid Class G Driver’s License

• CET or technologist with significant protection & control testing experience is encouraged to apply for this position.

• A sound understanding of related electrical principles and practices.

• Candidate having Substation SCADA experience, but lacking protection experience will be considered for this position and are encouraged to apply

Who is Spark Power?

• We provide end-to-end electrical contracting, operations and maintenance services, and energy sustainability solutions to the industrial, commercial, utility, and renewable asset markets.

• We have over 1300 employees across 38 offices across North America.

• We have numerous exciting projects in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors across Canada and the US.