Técnico eléctrico de alta tensión

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a High Voltage Electrical Technician. The High Voltage Electrician / Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of high voltage electrical systems (typically 5kV to 44kV+) including substations, transformers, switchgear, and transmission/distribution infrastructure. This role requires specialized expertise in energized and de-energized high voltage environments, strict adherence to utility and safety standards, and experience with testing and protection systems.

What will you do you as a High Voltage Electrical Technician?

• Install, maintain, and repair high voltage equipment including power transformers, breakers and switchgear, protection and control systems including Bus systems and disconnects (distribution)
• Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, and diagnostics on HV equipment, including: (Megger) (TTR), Power factor, relay protection testing
• Execute planned emergency maintenance distribution and transmission systems
• Interpret and work from: single line diagrams, protection and control schematics and relay coordination studies
• Familiar with Electrical lockout/Tag out procedure and have Electrical Safety Awareness
• Travel frequently to remote substations and project sites
• Work extended hours during outages, including nights/weekends
• Familiar with testing different types of high voltage and low voltage equipment.
• Report, record, compute and process electrical test information in accordance with accepted standard practices
• Perform switching, isolation, grounding, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures in high voltage environments
• Support and execute energization and de-energization procedures Business acumen; Demonstrates an understanding of business operations and priorities, using this knowledge to make informed decisions that support organizational goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business operations and priorities, using this knowledge to make informed decisions that support organizational goals.
• Work in substations, generation facilities, and industrial HV environments
• Lead or support outage planning and execution
• Mentor apprentices and junior technicians in HV procedures and safety practices

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Extended Health, Disability) and wellness spending account option
• RRSP
• Career advancement and mentorship opportunities
• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial and institutional projects and customer base
• Continuous training and skills improvement
• Paid uniforms
• Paid tooling plus up to $200 annual tool allowance
• ....and much more

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

• Knowledge/Experience of performing HV/MV Circuit Breaker Timing Tests
• Strong understanding of high voltage systems and power distribution theory
• Advanced troubleshooting of HV systems
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and relay logic
• High attention to safety, detail, and procedural compliance
• Strong decision-making in high-risk environments
• Ability to work under pressure during outages or critical failures
• Valid 309A Electrical License (or Powerline Technician / equivalent preferred depending on scope)
• 5-10+ years of experience in high voltage, utility / substation work
• Experience with testing and commissioning HV equipment (major differentiator)
• Working knowledge of: Ontario Electrical Code (OEC) and Utility standards and operating procedures
• Valid driver's license with clean abstract
• Utility or EPC project experience
• DZ License
• Auto-cad experience