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Senior Commissioning Technologist
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Rising Edge Group

Senior Commissioning Technologist

St. John's, NL, Canada

Full-time

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Responsibilities

The Senior Commissioning Technologist is responsible for commissioning, testing, and maintaining high-voltage power equipment in the field. They also provide leadership by mentoring junior staff, interpreting complex electrical drawings, and ensuring adherence to safety and industry best practices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or a Degree in Electrical Engineering. A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in substation field testing and commissioning is required.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

bachelor degree
professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

High-voltage electrical solutions
Substation commissioning
Testing and maintenance
Circuit breakers
Transformers
Protection and control relays
SCADA
Electrical schematics
Risk management
Mentoring
Omicron test equipment
Doble testing
Safety culture
Technical troubleshooting
Power delivery equipment

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Overtime opportunities
Paid time off
RRSP-DPSP employer matching
Company-paid safety training
Annual PPE allowance
Travel time pay
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

High-voltage
Substation
Commissioning
Electrical Engineering
Circuit Breakers
Transformers
Relays
SCADA
Omicron
Doble
Protection Schemes
Field Testing
Safety-sensitive
Rotational Schedule
Power Delivery
Switchgear
Capacitor Banks
Electrical Schematics
Preventive Maintenance
Risk Management

Original job description

Who We Are

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.

Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Senior Commissioning Technologist is responsible for commissioning, testing and maintaining primary and secondary power equipment in the field. This includes maintaining medium-to-high-voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgears, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The Senior Commissioning Technologist role also involves mentoring and educating junior technologists including reading and interpreting prints, risk management strategies and promoting industry best practices. The Senior Commissioning Technologist also plays a leading role in setting up and operating both standard and specialized test equipment to diagnose and analyze the performance of power delivery equipment on-site.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture alongside all members of the construction crew
Commission and test high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, Transformers, manual and motor operated switches, Current Transformers, Voltage Transformers, Capacitor Banks and circuit switchers. 
Commission protection and control relays such as SEL, GE, Siemens and ABB.
Commission control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems.
Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical equipment ranging from 600v to 500kV
Installation, commissioning and maintenance of protection and control equipment, including SCADA in medium to high-voltage transmission substations
Work with protection schemes such as differential, distance, line protections, transformer protections and overcurrent protections
Interpret electrical drawings and schematics, analyze test results, and recommend corrective actions
Work with high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, transformers, switches and control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems
Supervise, mentor and train junior technicians
Be able to work with various types of manufacturer’s test equipment:

Omicron CMC356, CT analyzer, Cibano, CPC100, Votano, Testrano (remove the comma after Omicron as they are all Omicron devices).
Doble M4100, SFRA
Megger megohmmeter and 10A Ductor
Broman 100A Ductor
Megger TTR
Dilo and SMC Gas Analyzers
VLF and AC Hi Pots

Additional Information

This position is designated as safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule rotations include 7 days on / 7 days off or 7 days on / 14 days off, etc.
Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours per day and 40 hours per week
Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)

What We're Looking For

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning
Hands-on experience in substations (600V to 500kV) required
Familiar with power transformers, high voltage switches, breakers, CT’s and PT’s, NGR, and Capbank
Experience with testing software is considered an asset (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi, GE Enervista)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and health practices
Valid Class 5 driver’s license required
Must have the ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Willing to travel and work out of town and on rotational schedules

Benefits

Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods
Overtime opportunities (project dependent)
Generous paid time off
RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
Company-paid safety training
Annual PPE allowance provided for field-based employees (post-probation)
Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)
Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer (project dependent)
Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)
Employee Referral Bonus Program

Why Rising Edge Group?

Safety & Excellence: Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every project is approached with diligence, strategic planning, and reliable execution practices to protect our teams and the clients we serve while delivering world-class high-voltage solutions. Our unwavering commitment to safety and quality drives excellence on every project, every day.

People-First Culture: You’re more than a job title. Every person contributes to powering essential energy infrastructure across North America. Our teams are built on collaboration, respect, and accountability. We support our employees through meaningful engagement initiatives, team events, and a culture that prioritizes wellbeing, inclusion, and genuine lasting connections.

Career Growth & Impact: Your role is a path to a long-term career. We empower our employees with hands-on experience, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities to advance across disciplines, locations, and career paths. Through continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development, you’ll build lasting expertise while making a tangible impact in an environment where teamwork and integrity guide our work.

Reward & Recognition: We believe skill, dedication, and excellence deserves recognition. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of appreciation ensure your achievements are celebrated, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

At Rising Edge Group, you’re not just building projects, you’re building a meaningful career where your work helps power the future, one project at a time.

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