HV Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair high voltage equipment including power transformers, breakers and switchgear, protection and control systems including Bus systems and disconnects (distribution)
• Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, and diagnostics on HV equipment, including: (Megger) (TTR), Power factor, relay protection testing
• Execute planned emergency maintenance distribution and transmission systems
• Report, record, compute and process electrical test information in accordance with accepted standard practices
• Lead or support outage planning and execution

Competitive wages

Excellent benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Extended Health, Disability) and wellness spending account option

RRSP

Career advancement and mentorship opportunities

• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial and institutional projects and customer base
• Continuous training and skills improvement

Paid uniforms

• Paid tooling plus up to $200 annual tool allowance
• ….and much more
• Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Knowledge/Experience of performing HV/MV Circuit Breaker Timing Tests

Strong understanding of high voltage systems and power distribution theory

Advanced troubleshooting of HV systems

• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and relay logic
• High attention to safety, detail, and procedural compliance

Strong decision-making in high-risk environments

• Ability to work under pressure during outages or critical failures
• Valid 309A Electrical License (or Powerline Technician / equivalent preferred depending on scope)
• 5–10+ years of experience in high voltage, utility / substation work
• Experience with testing and commissioning HV equipment (major differentiator)
• Working knowledge of: Ontario Electrical Code (OEC) and Utility standards and operating procedures
• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract
• Utility or EPC project experience
• DZ License
• Auto-cad experience

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process, including application screening