Senior High Voltage (NETA) Electrical Technician

Spark Power•Hamilton, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Spark Power, a trusted partner in power in North America, is looking for a High Voltage (NETA) Technician within the GTA area. As a High Voltage (NETA) Technician, you will be performing a wide range of electrical testing, maintenance, and commissioning activities, and playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our clients' electrical systems.

Requirements

Post secondary degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with high voltage testing, troubleshooting, maintenance and commissioning
Required to provide emergency services to the company's customers on short notice
Required to provide scheduled "On Call" services on a rotation basis
Required to work in industrial and outdoor substation environment. Services will be performed within Health and Safety standards and regulations
Knowledge/Experience using Doble M4100 to perform transformer diagnostic tests
Knowledge/Experience Testing Low Voltage Trip Unit
Knowledge/Experience of Testing Current and Potential Transformers
Knowledge/Experience of performing HV/MV Circuit Breaker Timing Tests

Nice To Haves

NETA 2 or NETA 3 is a definite asset

Responsibilities

Conduct electrical testing and commissioning on a variety of power systems, including transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, switchgears, and other electrical apparatuses.
Maintain and Commission Power distribution equipment including Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers, HV Switches, HV/MV/LV Cables and Instrument Transformers
Perform field testing, verification and programming of various Low Voltage Trip Units from manufacturer such as GE, Eaton, Schneider, Siemens, and ABB
Familiar with Electrical lockout/Tag out procedure and have Electrical Safety Awareness
Read and interpret electrical AC & DC schematics, AC three-line, logic diagrams and SLDs
Inspect, test, operate and troubleshooting AC & DC control
Be familiar with industry Codes and Standards (OESC, IEEE, NETA)
Ability and willingness to travel for out-of-town commissioning or maintenance projects
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
Co-ordinate the day-to-day functions on a job-by-job basis, such as but not limited to, compliance with all Health and Safety standards and regulations, availability of necessary resources such as manpower, equipment and materials, resolving conflicts, timely and accurate submission of paperwork
Co-ordinate sales efforts with Branch Manager, such as but not limited to, repeat business, quotations and customer contact.

Benefits

Competitive wages plus incentive plan
Excellent benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Extended Health, Disability) and wellness spending account option
RRSP
Company vehicle
Career advancement and mentorship opportunities
Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial and institutional projects and customer base
Growing company with consistent work
Continuous training and skills improvement
Travel opportunities
Overtime opportunities
Corporate discount program
Employee Share Ownership Program
Paid uniforms
Paid tooling plus up to $200 annual tool allowance