Who We Are
Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.
Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused on a culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Telecom Manager, the Telecom Technologist installs, manages and/or maintains equipment used to control and monitor systems, equipment, and processes in the utilities network systems. The Telecom Technologist ensures these systems and processes operate efficiently, reliably and safely. They provide expertise for the conceptual design, programming and ensure substation integration to customer(s) NOC is performing properly. They also perform end to end testing on communication circuits for peripheral devices. At NERC critical asset sites, they ensure equipment and configuration meet CIP regulatory requirements.
** This is a field-based role with approximately 80% of your time in the field. REG covers accommodations and provides a LOA.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Responsible for maintenance and installation of telecommunications equipment and various telecommunication sites in the area and or district.
Working with Telecom equipment such as: Microwave Radios, Industrial Wireless Systems, SCADA Communication Systems, VSAT, CDMA, Phone Systems, Digital Multiplexer (MPLS), DC Power systems, Networks (LAN/WAN), VHF Radio Systems, and associated equipment.
Regularly interface with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism, including but not limited to other employees, management, vendors, and customers.
Work side by side with engineering, double checking drawings and assist in scope of work estimation.
Interacting with clients in the field and over the phone regarding job acceptance and outage planning.
Perform fibre splicing and testing for power systems connectivity over OPGW and ADSS fibre.
Additional Information
This position is designated as safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.
Schedule & Compensation
The typical work schedule is 4 days on / 3 days off. However, depending on project requirements, alternative rotations may apply, including 8 days on / 6 days off or 14 days on / 7 days off.
Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours per day and 40 hours per week
Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Diploma/Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Data Networking and testing is an asset.
Able to read and follow design prints.
Experience in Field Testing or Commissioning is considered an asset but not a requirement.
Experience in substations would be a major asset, ie. 144kV and 240kV
General construction experience would be an asset.
Experience with testing software and meters will be beneficial.
Competent and comfortable working with computers and within Excel.
Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
Demonstrate a…