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Specialist, Protection & Control

Spark Power ⚡70 open roles

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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Specialist, Protection & Control

We are looking for an experienced Protection & Control Specialist to join our team in Hamilton, Ontario. Our Protection & Control department has been providing testing and engineering services throughout Ontario since 1970. We offer premier services in power system engineering, as well as in the design, implementation, and maintenance of power system protection equipment.

Position Summary:

The Protection & Control Specialist will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our clients' electrical systems. This role requires a professional with excellent technical and communication skills, who specializes in the programming, testing, and verification of protection and control devices in the field, along with their integration with SCADA and RTU systems

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

  • Perform field testing, programming, and verification of Intelligent Electronic Devices, including SEL, Siemens, ABB and GE.
  • Able to perform SCADA and RTU system integration.
  • Conduct Relay testing and protection scheme testing via secondary injections using Omicron three phase relay tester.
  • Create or modify single-line (EWD, CWD etc.) and three-line diagrams using AutoCAD.
  • Conduct thorough troubleshooting of protection and control circuits and systems.
  • Provide technical advice and support to clients and internal teams regarding protection philosophies and systems.
  • Able to assist with power system studies, including Load Flow, Short Circuit Analysis, Protective Device Coordination, and Arc Flash Studies, as a secondary responsibility.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to customer specifications and safety standards.
  • Prepare, review, and submit technical test reports and maintain precise documentation.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

  • Competitive wages
  • 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
  • Continuous training and skills improvement
  • Travel opportunities
  • Paid tooling plus up to $200 annual tool allowance
  • …much more

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

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a 3-year Electrical Engineering Technology diploma with a focus on power systems.
  • Eligible to register with OACETT or PEO
  • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in the protection and control field.
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and codes, including OESC, IEEE, and NETA.
  • Proficiency with test equipment like Omicron for secondary injection testing.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Valid Class G Driver’s License.
  • Willingness and ability to travel across Ontario.

Working Conditions:

  • Work in various environments, including industrial and outdoor substations.
  • Provide emergency and on-call services as required.
  • Maintain flexibility to travel and work extended hours, including on-call rotations.

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process, including application screening

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