Protection and Control Engineer/Technologist
Job No:
Shermco100
Location:
All Locations
About the Organization
Shermco Industries is the largest independent electrical testing and maintenance service company in North America, serving energy, industrial and utility customers across the U.S., Canada and other select international markets.
About the Opportunity
As a Protection and Control Engineer/Technologist you will:
- Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems and associated communication equipment.
- Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers & circuit breaker changeouts.
- Perform end-to-end relay testing to verify carrier and fiber systems.
- Perform electro-mechanical relay testing of GE, Westinghouse, ITE, etc.
- Perform relay testing of micro processor based Schweitzer, GE-UR series, Multilin, Basler, Beckwith, Circuit Shield, Arreva, Schneider, etc.
- Read and interpret control prints, writing diagrams, and relaying schematics.
- Conduct differential and distance relay testing.
- Assist in developing written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying, DFR's, RTU's, IED's, Distribution Automation and associated communication systems.
- Manage projects onsite throughout the duration and effectively interface and own the relationship with customers and their vendors
- Manage, plan and schedule various project aspects
- Work on industrial work sites
- Travel often for projects throughout North America (up to 200 days per year)
Qualifications:
- An Electrical Engineering Degree or Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
- A Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation from a Canadian P. Eng. licensing body will be considered an asset
- Minimum 3-5 years of power systems engineering experience with both design and field familiarity
- Utility experience is considered an asset
- Complex DCS (Digital Control Systems experience considered an asset
- Hands on field experience in an industrial setting considered an asset
- Understanding of microprocessor-based relays would be an asset
- A valid driver's license is required as travel is necessary and fieldwork will be a requirement of this position
- Must have ability to travel throughout North America
The following personal attributes will facilitate your success in this position:
- Excellent organization, time management and negotiation skills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Exceptional technical, analytical and numerical skills
- Team player who will be committed to success of the team and organization
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to customer satisfaction
- Willingness to take on mid-term travel commitments for projects (4-8 week travel cycles)
About the Benefits
Shermco employees love their jobs. The supportive environment, room for growth, team oriented work ethic, and frequent social events mean that working for Shermco isn't about the daily grind; it's something else entirely. Shermco offers excellent salaries as well as several other benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work environment
- Community involvement opportunities
- Team oriented, “tight knit” work culture
- Company and Social Club sponsored events
Shermco is a growing company, intent on expanding and diversifying its operations, which means that there are numerous opportunities for advancement and professional growth within the corporation.
