Role

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Commissioning Technologist Student will be an integral part of the Commissioning team, gaining hands-on experience in the field with primary and secondary power equipment. You will assist in commissioning and testing equipment and learn how medium- to high-voltage substation power delivery systems operate, including breakers, switchgear, relays, transformers, and more. You will be paired with a senior team member who will mentor you and provide exposure to many different aspects of the industry, helping you build practical skills and a strong foundation for your future career.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of activities related to medium- and high-voltage power systems, including:

• Working safely alongside all members of the construction and commissioning team
• Assisting with testing and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Supporting the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control equipment in transmission substations
• Learning to read blueprints, analyze test reports, and identify potential improvements
• Working with high-voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, switches, and control circuits for protection and monitoring systems
• Calibrating electronic equipment and instruments as needed
• Using industry-standard test equipment, including:
• TTR (Transformer Turns Ratio) testers
• Omicron secondary test sets
• Winding resistance testers
• Omicron CPC 100
• CT saturators

What You’ll Learn:

• Hands-on experience with substation commissioning and electrical testing
• Industry standards and safety practices for medium- and high-voltage systems
• How to work with and interpret technical drawings and reports
• Practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills