Intermediate Electrical Technologist

Type of position: Regular

About BBA:

Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to clients.

Recognized for its extensive field experience and cutting-edge expertise, BBA has been delivering a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services for 40 years, from studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network of offices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national and international levels.

BBA provides a stimulating and friendly working atmosphere. We focus on building teams with complementary talents and provide employees with a work environment conducive to developing their skills.

BBA is a Canada's Best Employer recipient from Kincentric and is part of the prestigious Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies, which unites companies that have held onto their title for over six consecutive years. For BBA, making the list speaks to the rigour of our practices and our unique approach to employee and client relations.

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Looking to build your career with us?

The intermediate technologist position will include the execution of various maintenance, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities as required by the Toronto electrical department. Most site work will focussed on supporting projects in Ontario (province wide) with the opportunity to work on projects nationally. The Intermediate specialist will work closely with their team and the client to ensure the proper completion of a project. This position is a great fit for individuals with field experience, who are also interested to gain exposure to the engineering side of project delivery (in-office). At BBA, we strive to provide our clients with an in-house comprehensive service package, from feasibility study stage, to detailed engineering through to on-site commissioning and maintenance services. Candidates with hands on experience, who can think on their feet, and who value delivering a quality customer experience with be preferred for this role.

The Intermediate Field Services Specialist can expect to:

• Lead and perform maintenance activities on protection and control systems (primary focus).
• Lead and perform maintenance activities on high & medium voltage apparatus.
• Monitor worksite projects being carried out at our clients' facilities.
• Define safety procedures and criteria.
• Draft commissioning reports.
• Participate in the execution of detailed engineering projects.
• Draft technical documents, calculation notes and estimates.
• Working in outdoor environments in remote locations.
• Apply established work methods and ensure their improvement.
• Monitor worksite projects being carried out at our clients' facilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Know how to assign and define duties and tasks, duration, and level of expertise to each project stage.
• Inspire respect and confidence and foster a favorable climate for teamwork.
• Able to demonstrate/sell skills to peers, and internal and external clients.
• Results oriented.
• Strong knowledge of protective relays and their functions.
• Good knowledge of substation maintenance practices.
• Good knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage electrical apparatus.
• Good knowledge of safety in electrical facilities.
• Experience in power generation is considered an asset.
• Ability to draft technical documents.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Acrobat Reader and other database applications.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Rigour and ethical
• Results-driven
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Inspirational leadership
• Ability to see beyond established standards
• Desire to motivate and develop the next generation

Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, degree in Electrical Engineering, or other relevant education.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in protection relay programming and testing
• 3+ years of relevant experience in control system testing
• 3+ years of relevant experience in electrical apparatus maintenance and testing (preferred)
• Must be comfortable working in severe weather conditions (hot and cold).
• Must be comfortable driving on winter roads, in remote locations, and on forest service roads.
• Must be comfortable working in remote locations with limited means of communication.
• Open to travelling for work.
• Must be able to consistently lift 70lbs.

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Custom training and development plans
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Access to a leadership program
• Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
• Generous pension and insurance plan

About BBA
For over 40 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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