Canada: Medium Voltage Commissioning Electrician

Grande Prairie, AB
On-site
Posted Jun 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Perform commissioning, testing, and safe energization of medium and high voltage electrical systems including switchgear and transformers. Execute emergency troubleshooting, repairs, and complex service upgrades while ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Job details

Are you an experienced Commissioning Electrician who specializes in Medium Voltage work? Versys, a leading company in industrial commissioning, construction, maintenance, and panel fabrication, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medium Voltage Commissioning Electrician. This opportunity offers the chance to join an elite team of commissioning specialists working on a variety of projects across the United States. 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 Medium Voltage 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 What will your day-to-day look like? In addition to what’s listed above, you will be tasked with supporting their commissioning 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. Execute emergency troubleshooting and repair of low, medium, and high voltage electrical power distribution systems Perform complex service upgrades, reconditioning, retrofits, etc., for our low-voltage power distribution products and systems Provide expert advice, training, and technical assistance to our support staff and newly recruited employees Use electrical test sets to perform tests like AC and DC High Potential testing, Transformer Turns Ratio testing, Power Factor testing, primary current injection, resistance testing, thermal scans on medium and low voltage electrical systems Ensure safe work practices in low, medium, and high voltage substations while adhering to Arc Flash and Shock Hazards safety standards Promote a culture of confidentiality and safety Prerequisites for this role: Electrical Technology Diploma, Journeyman Electrician, NCCER certification (or equivalent), or NETA certification NETA experience Possession of Electrical Contractor licenses is a bonus Comprehensive understanding of control and protection systems Ability to interpret drawings and electrical studies Experience in electrical engineering, design, and construction processes Proficiency in Hexagon Smart Completions Ability to prepare detailed technical reports 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 Canada Availability to travel across the Canada as required Three recent references related to commissioning or turnaround work on live facilities 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of experience in medium voltage commissioning and a professional certification such as Journeyman Electrician, NETA, or NCCER. Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to work and travel across Canada.