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Medium Voltage Switchgear Relay/Protection & Control Specialist
@ Versys Electrical
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
Versys Electrical is hiring a full-time Medium Voltage Switchgear Relay/Protection & Control Specialist to test, commission and maintain protective relays, switchgear and substation control systems across the US and Canada. The role involves field testing, fault analysis, schematic verification and documentation under strict safety protocols. The posting offers competitive hourly and overtime rates, a daily living-out allowance, tool truck allowances and an ESOP program, and it requires availability to travel across the US.
Responsibilities:
- Test, calibrate and maintain protective relays and substation control circuits
- Support commissioning and start-up of MV and HV switchgear and transformers
- Diagnose trips and faults using event logs, oscillography and COMTRADE files
- Read schematics, one-line diagrams and relay logic; redline as-builts
- Record test data and update CMMS asset records
Requirements summary:
- Associate's degree in electrical technology, power system electrician certification, or BSEE
- 3 to 7+ years of industrial or utility protection and control experience
- Proficiency with OMICRON, Doble or Megger relay test equipment
- Knowledge of overcurrent, differential, directional and distance protection
- NICET or NETA certification preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 60 lb · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | NETA, NICET, First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, GHS, Defensive Driving |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, driving record |
| Education | College diploma (required), Trade certificate (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
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Versys Electrical
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Versys specializes in Commissioning & Startup of Energy Projects, MV/HV Services, Construction Management & Inspection
Full company description
Versys Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical provides exceptional industrial commissioning, start up and construction services. Our main focus is to provide customer satisfaction in quality, delivery deadlines and provide highly qualified technicians. We are Located in Canada and the US Our Mission Statement World-class service through the strength of our people. Vision Statement We aspire to be the leader in safety, service, and integrity.
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- 1,320
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 64
- Reported office locations
- Houston USA / Edmonton Canada, US
- Business categories
- Construction
- Field Support
- Mechanical Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Versys Electrical
- Versys Group
- Specialties
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Commissioning
- and Programming
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Versys Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical provides exceptional industrial commissioning, start up and construction services. Our main focus is to provide customer satisfaction in quality, delivery deadlines and provide highly qualified technicians. We are Located in Canada and the US Our Mission Statement World-class service through the strength of our people. Vision Statement We aspire to be the leader in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Houston USA / Edmonton Canada |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2013 |
| Specialties | ElectricalInstrumentationCommissioningand Programming |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Are you an experienced Medium Voltage Switchgear Relay/Protection & Control Specialist?
Versys, a leading company in industrial commissioning, construction, maintenance, and panel fabrication, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Relay/Protection & Control Specialist. This opportunity offers the chance to join an elite team of medium voltage specialists working on a variety of projects across the United States and Canada.
What’s in it for you?
At Versys, we offer:
- Competitive hourly and overtime rates
- A generous daily living out allowance
- A substantial daily rate for individual-owned tool trucks
- Additional financial incentives through our ESOP program
- Opportunities for continued career development
What does Relay/Protection & Control Specialist experience look like?
The ideal candidate has extensive experience as a substation technician, with a track record of:
- Operating and maintaining medium and high voltage systems
- Commissioning, Testing, and Safe Energization of new Medium Voltage/ High Voltage Electrical Systems
- Conducting DOBLE DGA sampling and HIPOT testing
- Executing maintenance and tests on high voltage systems
- Tests, configures, and maintains critical electrical power protection systems to ensure the safety and continuous operation of upstream, midstream, or downstream facilities.
What will your day-to-day look like?
In addition to what’s listed above, you will be tasked with supporting their commissioning and construction team during electrical and functional testing, start-ups, and troubleshooting of various equipment. These may include switchgear, motor contactors, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, surge protection devices, battery banks, UPS systems, power cables, protective relays, and meters.
- Testing and Calibration: Perform routine and complex testing, calibration, and maintenance of microprocessor-based protective relays (e.g., SEL, Siemens, ABB, GE) and associated substation control circuits.
- Commissioning: Support startup and commissioning of new medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, and generator protection schemes.
- Troubleshooting & Fault Analysis: Diagnose electrical system trips, equipment anomalies, and nuisance operations by analyzing event logs, oscillography, and COMTRADE/fault files.
- Schematic Verification: Read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring blueprints, and relay logic configurations.
- Compliance & Safety: Execute work under strict industrial safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and NFPA 70E guidelines, ensuring compliance with IEEE and local electrical codes.
- Documentation: Record calibration test data, update asset health metrics in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS like SAP PM or Maximo), and maintain as-built drawings.
Prerequisites for this role:
- Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology, Trade Certification (Power System Electrician), or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- 3 to 7+ years of hands-on experience with industrial or utility-grade protection and control systems.
- Proficiency with advanced relay testing equipment (e.g., OMICRON CMC sets, Doble, Megger).
- Deep understanding of power system protection principles (overcurrent, differential, directional, and distance protection).
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850).
- NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) or NETA (InterNational Electrical Testing Association) certification is frequently preferred.
- Ability to work in heavy industrial environments, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and lift field testing gear up to 60 lbs
- Proficiency in MS Office software
- 10+ years of commissioning / medium voltage experience
- Valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract
- Successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
- First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, GHS, Defensive Driving, H2S Awareness
- Eligible to work in the US
- Availability to travel across the US as required
And finally, just a little more about Versys:
At Versys, we value relationships and operate like a family. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations through high-quality work delivered by our top-tier technicians. We believe that your success contributes to our overall success.
If you are a team-oriented, highly skilled Medium Voltage Electrical Commissioning Technician, who's ready to elevate your career, we encourage you to apply.
Versys Verified Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate your interest, but only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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