Specialist Commissioning Engineer - P&C Project Engineering and Commissioning

Overview

Lead commissioning, testing & acceptance of protection, control & telecom systems for BC Hydro.

Key Responsibilities

• commissioning
• testing
• staging
• standards
• quality assurance
• technical support

Tasks

* Prepare commissioning plans for complex P&C systems * Lead testing and commissioning of specialised P&C systems and equipment * Coordinate and oversee the development of P&C staging plan with the various engineering teams and BC Hydro Control Center The Protection, Control and Telecommunications Engineering Division is responsible for engineering BC Hydro’s P&C and Telecom systems & networks. These systems contribute to a safe and reliable operation of BC Hydro’s electric system while meeting the performance requirements of system planners, regulators, customers, and other stakeholders. The division contributes to engineering studies, specifications, standards, design solutions, construction documentation, and provides engineering oversight of work done by our engineering service partners. It provides technical support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning in the project lifecycle. The division is also responsible for deploying and sustaining numerous regulatory standards, including cyber security standards and compliance practices for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and telecommunication systems. * You will assist in the development and enhancement of engineering processes and workflows, review procedures, and quality assurance practices. * You will work closely with field commissioning resources to verify the test result and act as the POR for the approval and acceptance of the test results. * You will assist in the development of department objectives and performance measurements and support the technical and operational performance of the team to meet these objectives and other business needs. * You will prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and BC Hydro design practices. * Participate in constructability reviews and staging plans * Act as a Subject Matter Expert on P&C Commissioning activities to projects * You will proactively undertake and/or significantly contribute to problem identification, risk mitigation, and the development of customized solutions to complex engineering problems considering value, benefit, and risk to BC Hydro. * Provide support to field commissioning resources Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays. * Perform commissioning review and acceptance for P&C testing deliverables * You will chair meetings to address engineering problems, attend and address seminars, courses, meetings, and conferences, and prepare and deliver presentations to various audiences * Establish and maintain commissioning standards and practices * Act as a Professional of Record for P&C commissioning results. * Oversight of P&C commissioning activities * You will coach members of your project teams to help them to resolve issues or advance their work. * You will work with Field Operations, Quality Management, and the project engineering teams to ensure that technical support is provided during construction and commissioning and that technical issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Requirements

• professional engineer
• electrical engineering
• 10+ years
• p&c commissioning
• leadership
• project management

What You Bring

* Excellent leadership and communication skills, including writing, are required in order to advance the project, including coordinating and influencing various parties both within BC Hydro and with external delivery partners and stakeholders. * Candidates for this position will be able to understand the impact of the project on the transmission system and operations, and to understand the interactions and priorities required to deliver multi-discipline projects. * Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). The individual shall be proficient with EGBC quality management guidelines, continuing education requirements and code of ethics. * A minimum of 4 years leading and coordinating P&C commissioning activities on medium to large projects, preferably on projects similar in nature to BC Hydro in terms of size, complexity and stakeholders. * Strong experience in P&C systems either as a P&C designer or P&C setting engineer is an asset. System engineer experience may also be considered. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, problem solving and an agile working style. While the work is based out of Burnaby, you’ll get to travel to BC Hydro’s facilities located throughout British Columbia and may occasionally travel to other parts of North America and internationally. * Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by Canadian Universities. Preferred areas of study include computer engineering, control systems, telecommunications, systems engineering, or power engineering. * A minimum of 10 years of progressive and comprehensive engineering experience in transmission power systems, industrial control systems, cybersecurity, or systems engineering. * Strong P&C commissioning experience is an asset You must use a supported browser, such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari. Your pop up blocker will also need to be disabled for the BC Hydro Careers site. * Strong knowledge of BC Hydro’s project delivery processes and design practice is an asset. * A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain a Driver's License: Class 5 In Good Standing. * Good understanding of Project Management processes.

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Benefits

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days Annual Salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00 - A lifetime pension - A comprehensive benefits package - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - Training and development courses

About Bc Hydro

-Operates over 30 hydro facilities plus thermal plants, linked by 18,000 km of transmission and 55,000 km of distribution lines. -Powerex, its trading arm since 1988, markets electricity, gas, and environmental commodities across Western North America. -Typical projects include dam construction, grid upgrades, EV fast-charging infrastructure, and energy-efficiency programs. -Unusual fact: Mica Dam was once the world’s second-largest underground powerhouse; its construction reshaped the Columbia Basin.

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