Senior Substation Test Technician

Description

• Reads and interprets schematics and wiring drawings.
• Perform inspection, testing, and troubleshooting on medium and high voltage circuit breakers up to 500kV including megger, ductor, power factor, gas analysis, and timing tests.
• Mentor and help hold team members accountable for assigned tasks.
• Troubleshoot circuit breaker and transformer controls.
• Adhere to production timelines.
• Accurately document test results using Power DB.
• Perform maintenance activities involving the operation of equipment in utility substations from 15-500kV, adhering to all safety measures.
• Utilize and accurately read meters and test equipment.
• Perform inspection, testing and troubleshooting of power transformers including TTR, power factor, Sweep Frequency Response Analysis, excitation, and winding resistance.
• Perform testing on current transformers, CCVT’s, substation grounding systems, and station batteries.

Requirements

• High School/GED required with technical/vocational school background related to electrical/power required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
• Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
• Minimum 3 years related experience in substations, power plants and related protection and control schemes. Protective relay experience preferred, but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• 2-year technical school graduate or Bachelor’s degree from ABET accredited university
• Familiar with omicron and doble software preferred, not required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance