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Substation Electrical Inspector

Apache Powerline Consulting Ltd
Ontario

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$100,000–$175,000 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Energy and utilities experience
Coordination with construction teams
Field testing and inspections
Data analysis skills
Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
As-built drawings
Electrical systems
Quality Control
Routine maintenance inspections
Project quality control reviews
Construction field inspections
Construction quality assurance inspections
Data collection
Commissioning phase involvement
Visual inspection for quality control
Document management
Communication skills
Construction phase engineering support
Driving Licence
Construction inspection

Full job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Substation Electrical Inspector to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will oversee the inspection and quality assurance of electrical systems within substations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, technical specifications, and project requirements. Your expertise will help maintain the integrity of electrical infrastructure, support construction activities, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality throughout all phases of substation development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical energy projects while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day field inspection and surveillance of substation electrical construction activities.
Verify construction is completed in accordance with IFC drawings, specifications, approved work procedures, inspection and test plans, and applicable codes and standards.
Inspect installation of major high-voltage equipment including:
Power transformers and autotransformers
Circuit breakers
Disconnect and grounding switches
Current transformers
Capacitive voltage transformers / potential transformers
Surge arresters
Bus systems and associated connectors
Insulators and support structures
Station service transformers
Neutral grounding equipment
Reactors, capacitors and other primary equipment
Inspect rigid and flexible bus installation, including alignment, clearances, conductor preparation, connector installation, bolt torque and equipment interfaces.
Verify electrical equipment foundations, anchor locations, equipment orientation and mounting prior to final acceptance.
Inspect grounding grid installations, grounding conductors, equipment bonding, exothermic connections, compression connections and ground risers.
Verify cable tray, conduit, trench, duct bank and cable-routing installations.
Inspect installation, identification and termination of:
Control cables
Protection cables
Communication cables
AC station service wiring
DC control wiring
Fibre-optic systems
Review cable pulling, megger testing, continuity testing and termination records.
Verify control building and protection panel installations.
Inspect relay, protection, SCADA, metering and control wiring against approved drawings and schematics.
Confirm equipment nameplates, phase identification, cable tags, terminal identification and equipment labeling are complete and accurate.
Witness equipment assembly, installation and manufacturer-required field activities.
Witness and document equipment testing as required by the project Inspection and Test Plans.
Review contractor inspection records, test reports, torque records, equipment check sheets and quality documentation.
Monitor preservation, storage and handling requirements for electrical equipment prior to installation.
Identify construction deficiencies and non-conforming work.
Initiate or support deficiency reports, NCRs, RFIs and field clarification processes as required.
Track deficiencies through correction, reinspection and closure.
Maintain accurate daily inspection reports, photographs and supporting documentation.
Coordinate inspection activities with construction management, engineering, quality, commissioning, contractors and equipment manufacturer representatives.
Participate in construction progress meetings, quality meetings, turnover meetings and commissioning coordination meetings.
Review redline drawings and verify field changes are accurately captured for final as-built documentation.
Support system turnover and mechanical completion walkdowns.
Participate in pre-energization inspections and readiness reviews.
Verify outstanding deficiencies are appropriately classified and resolved prior to energization.
Assist the commissioning team with equipment turnover packages, test documentation and energization readiness.
Maintain a strong field presence and immediately communicate conditions that could affect safety, quality, schedule or equipment integrity.

Qualifications

Proven experience in construction inspection or electrical inspection roles within utility or energy infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, schematics interpretation, and electrical system design principles.
Demonstrated analysis skills for evaluating data collected during inspections and testing procedures.
Construction experience with a focus on substation or high-voltage electrical systems is highly preferred.
Familiarity with quality control processes and construction safety regulations applicable to electrical infrastructure projects.
Ability to perform detailed data collection accurately while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with engineers, contractors, and project managers effectively.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
Minimum 7–10 years of electrical construction, inspection, commissioning, maintenance or quality experience within substations or comparable high-voltage facilities.
Strong experience with high-voltage substation construction, preferably including 230 kV and/or 500 kV facilities.
Journeyperson Electrician, Powerline Technician, Electrical Engineering Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technician, electrical commissioning background, or equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience.
Previous experience working as an Electrical Inspector, QA/QC Inspector, Electrical General Foreman, Electrical Superintendent, Commissioning Technician or similar senior field position.
Demonstrated ability to interpret:
Single-line diagrams
Wiring diagrams
Cable schedules
Equipment arrangement drawings
Grounding drawings
Conduit and cable tray drawings
Manufacturer drawings and manuals
Strong understanding of electrical construction quality requirements.
Experience reviewing Inspection and Test Plans and contractor quality documentation.
Familiarity with deficiency management, NCRs, RFIs and turnover documentation.
Strong written communication and field-reporting skills.Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions while maintaining effective relationships with contractors and project personnel.Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and electronic document-management / construction-management systems. Valid driver's licence.

Pay: $100,000.00-$175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Extended health care

Work Location: On the road

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