This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Protection, Controls Lead based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of renewable energy infrastructure. As a technical leader in protection and control systems, you will oversee the operation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation assets across a growing portfolio of energy projects. Working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will contribute to system reliability initiatives, support modernization efforts, and provide technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives on solving complex electrical challenges, driving operational excellence, and supporting the transition toward a more sustainable energy future. Extensive travel and hands-on field engagement make this role particularly suited for candidates who enjoy dynamic and impactful work
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Protection, Controls Lead based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of renewable energy infrastructure. As a technical leader in protection and control systems, you will oversee the operation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation assets across a growing portfolio of energy projects. Working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will contribute to system reliability initiatives, support modernization efforts, and provide technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives on solving complex electrical challenges, driving operational excellence, and supporting the transition toward a more sustainable energy future. Extensive travel and hands-on field engagement make this role particularly suited for candidates who enjoy dynamic and impactful work
Accountabilities:
- Lead the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of substation protection and control systems across renewable energy assets.
- Develop and execute detailed relay testing plans using advanced testing equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Manta, and Megger systems.
- Analyze protection zones, interpret trip event files, and identify root causes of system misoperations to improve reliability and performance.
- Ensure optimal operation and compliance of protective relays, RTAC applications, SCADA systems, and associated control equipment.
- Coordinate closely with project teams, contractors, and operations personnel to support commissioning activities, maintenance programs, and system upgrades.
- Maintain accurate documentation of testing procedures, system configurations, troubleshooting activities, and updates within CMMS platforms.
- Monitor system reliability and support initiatives related to physical and cybersecurity compliance for protection systems.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to team members on protection and control methodologies, testing procedures, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including NETA, IEEE, NFPA, and NERC PRC requirements.
- High school diploma, technical certificate, or equivalent technical education in electrical systems or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation protection and control systems, relay testing, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Strong expertise in protective relays, substation integration, SEL relays, and RTAC applications.
- Advanced knowledge of SCADA systems and communication protocols, including DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850.
- Proven experience with relay testing, protection zone analysis, electrical control systems, and interpreting complex electrical schematics.
- Hands-on experience with meter testing, calibration, diagnostics, and commissioning of protection systems.
- Comprehensive understanding of safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and NFPA 70E standards.
- Experience commissioning systems in accordance with NETA-ATS-2021, NETA-ECS-2020, and manufacturer recommendations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support technical teams.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 75% of the time.
- Valid driver's license and ability to comply with all organizational safety and ethics policies.
- Competitive compensation package with an hourly range aligned to experience and qualifications.
- Eligibility for performance-based bonus and incentive programs.
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and family leave programs.
- Retirement savings program with employer matching contributions.
- Additional well-being benefits supporting employees and their families through various life stages.
- Opportunity to work on impactful renewable energy projects contributing to the global energy transition.
- Inclusive, safety-focused, and collaborative work environment with long-term career development opportunities.