Manager for beskyttelse og kontrolteknikere

Job Description

The Protection & Control Technical Manager for Electrical Utilities is responsible for managing a highly skilled protections & controls and SCADA commissioning team. As the technical expert in the team, he/she will oversee the entire commissioning process of power system protection & control schemes and SCADA systems within the utilities division. The role entails managing the team, reviewing requirements for every project, delegating tasks, be involved with all aspects of the testing and commissioning process and ensuring compliance with all safety standards.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket, or an Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized institute, and 5+ years experience leading a commissioning team in the electrical utilities industry. This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, excellent opportunities for growth and advancement, and a dynamic work environment where you will be continuously challenged in all aspects of the testing and commissioning process.

What will you be doing as a Protection & Control Technical Manager

• Manage and lead the Protection & Control and SCADA commissioning team
• Experience testing and commissioning high voltage power systems equipment including but not limited to: Power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, protection relays and SCADA systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Familiarity with different types of protection relays from GE, SEL, Siemens, and ABB.
• Familiarity with different electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, power analyzers, Omicron, Doble, Megger, and more
• Train and develop employees to latest industry and client standards
• Develop commissioning execution test plans and work procedures
• Ensure compliance with all Spark, client and industry safety practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail are essential
• Initiate and/or respond to customer inquiries, discuss trouble details and confirm resolutions.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks

• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial, and institutional customer base
• Hands-on and supportive leadership team
• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training certifications
• Competitive Wages
• Safety Boot allowance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail ...)
• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP
• Company vehicle
• ...much more

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

• The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Electrician Journeyman Ticket, or an Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized institute
• 5+ years' experience leading a commissioning team in the electrical utilities industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an extreme attention to detail are essential
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office software suite of programs coupled with strong computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously
• Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work for extended periods out of town
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Background checks and Drug and Alcohol Pre-Access Testing will be required as part of employment