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HV Testing Technician Level 2
Apply locations Field Lubbock, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id J11375
SOLV Energyis an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. Job Description Summary: The HV Testing Technician Level 2 will manage testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities in both substations and PV facilities.
Job Description: *This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Position Responsibilities and Duties: Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
Able to perform all essential Testing Technician I job responsibilities
Direct and supervise site testing, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting as directed by management
Perform site testing, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and energized electrical work strictly adhering to company and industry safety standards
Perform maintenance in accordance with company directives or authorized service documents
Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards
Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures
Supervise, provide ongoing training and certify Testing Technician Level I employees
Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports
Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees
Assemble, write, and review a complete test report of the work that they performed or supervised
Handle multiple jobs simultaneously
Lead and assist in developing technical/safety policy and procedures and be able to write Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to assess other technicians in both safety and technical skill sets
Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammates
Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.
Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: Adherence to Company policies and procedures
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
Customer/Client satisfaction
Demonstrate proper and safe operation of various equipment
Demonstrate knowledge of NETA Standards
Improved personal professional growth and education
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent
Minimum four years of experience in substation testing, maintenance and repair
Work towards a C-10 contractors license or a Certified Electrical Worker Card
Ability to travel 75% of time
Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues
Valid OSHA 30 certification
Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification or equivalent
Valid Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification
Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols
Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting
Ability to pass an exam on reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
California Oil Producers Passport Training
H2S Training/SCBA Awareness
Knowledge of NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Specifications
Electrical Testing Standard Operating Procedures
Complete commissioning of most relay and metering systems
Troubleshoot and repair all apparatus and their associated systems
Successfully complete the startup of any substation, including generation and line protection circuits, both primary, control and communication
Able to complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees. The jobs should include any component and systems up to and including a small load substation, including relays and meters
Familiar with implementation of engineering studies
Perform load disturbance and other power quality studies using a variety to recording equipment
Able to review a single element relay circuits for adequacy, and troubleshoot simple relay and metering circuits
Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work alone and safety under any conditions
Effective computer operation skills and ability to operate system testing applications
Effective verbal and written English language communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
Ability to work on an on call basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)
Valid drivers license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle
Health and Safety Plan
Illness and Injury Prevention Plan
Electrical Safety Plan
Confined Space Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor
CPR/First Aid training
Proper/safe operation and selection of the following equipment, as well as use a computer to do the following tests: Transformer Turns Ratio Tester
Ground Rod Tester
Ground Megger
Digital Timer
MS-2 Motor Overload Test Set
5kV/10kV Megger
Battery Impedance Test Equipment
Fluke 89 Digital Multimeter
1kV Megger
AC/DC/VLF Hypot
Oil Test Set
Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter
Transformer Low Resistance Ohmmeter
Omicron CPC100/TD1 Primary Test System
Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer
Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set
High Current Primary Injection Circuit Breaker Test Set
Basic Relay Test Set
Recloser Test Set
Advanced Relay Test Set with computer control
Perform Transformer Power Factor Test using the Primary Test Manager, this would include power factor, excitation, short circuit impedance, primary and secondary winding resistance, turns ratio testing and load tap changer assessment.
Perform a time/travel analysis using the Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer. This would include the setup of a new test, proper execution of the test, the saving, printing and reviewing of the test. The Technician would need to be able to create and save a test plan.
Perform a complete test of a current transformer using the computer to control the Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set.
Perform transformer testing using the computer to control various pieces of test equipment that can be controlled via computer.
Enter test data into the test report software.
Use the common relay software to communicate with relays. This would include being able to download/upload settings, maintain /create a relay archive, and manipulate the relay for testing
Should be able to test the following equipment per NETA standards: Control Power Transformers
Potential Transformers
Single Phase Pole Top Transformers
Distribution transformers Dry and Oil-Filled
Unit Substation Transformers
Power Transformers
Low Voltage Molded Case Circuit Breakers equipped with Thermal/Magnetic Trip Units.
Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers, except complex trip units.
Medium Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers
High Voltage SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Minimum Volume Oil Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Circuit Switchers
Low and Medium Voltage Contactors
Motors
Generators
Current Transformers
Load Type Switchgear
Ground Fault Systems
Fused and Non-Fused Disconnect Switches
Low and Medium Voltage Cables
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Single Function Relays
Solid-State LSIG trip units found on Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
Recloser Controls, such as Form 3A, 4A, and 4C.
Test Calibrate simple analog indicating meters.
Solid-State multi-function relays.
Solid-State multi-function meters.
Electro-Mechanical kilowatt/KVAR hour meters.
Complex analog indicating meters
Molded case circuit breakers equipped with thermal/magnetic and instantaneous trip units
Perform diagnostic testing on transformers and can analyze oil sample reports for a transformer
Troubleshoot electrically operated circuit breakers, without regard to the mechanical operating system
And learn to test the following equipment Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Over Current Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Over and Under Voltage Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Frequency Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Reverse Power Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Transformer Differential Relays
Solid-State LSIG trip units found on Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
Recloser Controls, such as Form 3A, 4A, and 4C
Test Calibrate simple analog indicating meters
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals
Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception
Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places
The noise intensity level may be high
Working on or near lifts and other machines
Working near medium and high voltage
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable , and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our companys 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range: $25.41 - $31.74 Pay Rate Type: Hourly SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. If youre interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team. About Us
At SOLV Energy, we believe that good energy has a ripple effect. Thats why we take on projects that have the opportunity to provide cleaner power, better jobs, greater education, and a brighter future for our communities. Backed by a powerful legacy, were branching out to focus on renewable energy initiativescontinuing to build and manage more effective utility-scale solar, energy storage and high-voltage substation solar installations, and more. Our adventure into renewable energy began over 10 years ago. We saw an opportunity to bring cleaner energy solutions to our partners and the areas in which they operate. Throwing ourselves into the energy arena in full force, we began with commercial installations and quickly pivoted to utility-scale to provide a bigger impact. Since then, weve worked across America and abroad, building over 8 GW of solar energy projects, offering superior O&M service, providing dependable jobs to the surrounding areas, and lending support to communities in need. Through the passion and dedication of our people, weve developed a unique approach thats data-driven and agile. The result? A smooth process with the most efficient turnaround. SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply locations Field Lubbock, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id J11375
SOLV Energyis an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. Job Description Summary: The HV Testing Technician Level 2 will manage testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities in both substations and PV facilities.
Job Description: *This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Position Responsibilities and Duties: Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
Able to perform all essential Testing Technician I job responsibilities
Direct and supervise site testing, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting as directed by management
Perform site testing, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and energized electrical work strictly adhering to company and industry safety standards
Perform maintenance in accordance with company directives or authorized service documents
Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards
Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures
Supervise, provide ongoing training and certify Testing Technician Level I employees
Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports
Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees
Assemble, write, and review a complete test report of the work that they performed or supervised
Handle multiple jobs simultaneously
Lead and assist in developing technical/safety policy and procedures and be able to write Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to assess other technicians in both safety and technical skill sets
Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammates
Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.
Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: Adherence to Company policies and procedures
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
Customer/Client satisfaction
Demonstrate proper and safe operation of various equipment
Demonstrate knowledge of NETA Standards
Improved personal professional growth and education
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent
Minimum four years of experience in substation testing, maintenance and repair
Work towards a C-10 contractors license or a Certified Electrical Worker Card
Ability to travel 75% of time
Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues
Valid OSHA 30 certification
Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification or equivalent
Valid Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification
Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols
Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting
Ability to pass an exam on reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
California Oil Producers Passport Training
H2S Training/SCBA Awareness
Knowledge of NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Specifications
Electrical Testing Standard Operating Procedures
Complete commissioning of most relay and metering systems
Troubleshoot and repair all apparatus and their associated systems
Successfully complete the startup of any substation, including generation and line protection circuits, both primary, control and communication
Able to complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees. The jobs should include any component and systems up to and including a small load substation, including relays and meters
Familiar with implementation of engineering studies
Perform load disturbance and other power quality studies using a variety to recording equipment
Able to review a single element relay circuits for adequacy, and troubleshoot simple relay and metering circuits
Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work alone and safety under any conditions
Effective computer operation skills and ability to operate system testing applications
Effective verbal and written English language communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)
Ability to work on an on call basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)
Valid drivers license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle
Health and Safety Plan
Illness and Injury Prevention Plan
Electrical Safety Plan
Confined Space Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor
CPR/First Aid training
Proper/safe operation and selection of the following equipment, as well as use a computer to do the following tests: Transformer Turns Ratio Tester
Ground Rod Tester
Ground Megger
Digital Timer
MS-2 Motor Overload Test Set
5kV/10kV Megger
Battery Impedance Test Equipment
Fluke 89 Digital Multimeter
1kV Megger
AC/DC/VLF Hypot
Oil Test Set
Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter
Transformer Low Resistance Ohmmeter
Omicron CPC100/TD1 Primary Test System
Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer
Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set
High Current Primary Injection Circuit Breaker Test Set
Basic Relay Test Set
Recloser Test Set
Advanced Relay Test Set with computer control
Perform Transformer Power Factor Test using the Primary Test Manager, this would include power factor, excitation, short circuit impedance, primary and secondary winding resistance, turns ratio testing and load tap changer assessment.
Perform a time/travel analysis using the Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer. This would include the setup of a new test, proper execution of the test, the saving, printing and reviewing of the test. The Technician would need to be able to create and save a test plan.
Perform a complete test of a current transformer using the computer to control the Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set.
Perform transformer testing using the computer to control various pieces of test equipment that can be controlled via computer.
Enter test data into the test report software.
Use the common relay software to communicate with relays. This would include being able to download/upload settings, maintain /create a relay archive, and manipulate the relay for testing
Should be able to test the following equipment per NETA standards: Control Power Transformers
Potential Transformers
Single Phase Pole Top Transformers
Distribution transformers Dry and Oil-Filled
Unit Substation Transformers
Power Transformers
Low Voltage Molded Case Circuit Breakers equipped with Thermal/Magnetic Trip Units.
Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers, except complex trip units.
Medium Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers
High Voltage SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Minimum Volume Oil Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Circuit Switchers
Low and Medium Voltage Contactors
Motors
Generators
Current Transformers
Load Type Switchgear
Ground Fault Systems
Fused and Non-Fused Disconnect Switches
Low and Medium Voltage Cables
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Single Function Relays
Solid-State LSIG trip units found on Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
Recloser Controls, such as Form 3A, 4A, and 4C.
Test Calibrate simple analog indicating meters.
Solid-State multi-function relays.
Solid-State multi-function meters.
Electro-Mechanical kilowatt/KVAR hour meters.
Complex analog indicating meters
Molded case circuit breakers equipped with thermal/magnetic and instantaneous trip units
Perform diagnostic testing on transformers and can analyze oil sample reports for a transformer
Troubleshoot electrically operated circuit breakers, without regard to the mechanical operating system
And learn to test the following equipment Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Over Current Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Over and Under Voltage Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Frequency Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Reverse Power Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Transformer Differential Relays
Solid-State LSIG trip units found on Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
Recloser Controls, such as Form 3A, 4A, and 4C
Test Calibrate simple analog indicating meters
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals
Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception
Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places
The noise intensity level may be high
Working on or near lifts and other machines
Working near medium and high voltage
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable , and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our companys 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range: $25.41 - $31.74 Pay Rate Type: Hourly SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. If youre interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team. About Us
At SOLV Energy, we believe that good energy has a ripple effect. Thats why we take on projects that have the opportunity to provide cleaner power, better jobs, greater education, and a brighter future for our communities. Backed by a powerful legacy, were branching out to focus on renewable energy initiativescontinuing to build and manage more effective utility-scale solar, energy storage and high-voltage substation solar installations, and more. Our adventure into renewable energy began over 10 years ago. We saw an opportunity to bring cleaner energy solutions to our partners and the areas in which they operate. Throwing ourselves into the energy arena in full force, we began with commercial installations and quickly pivoted to utility-scale to provide a bigger impact. Since then, weve worked across America and abroad, building over 8 GW of solar energy projects, offering superior O&M service, providing dependable jobs to the surrounding areas, and lending support to communities in need. Through the passion and dedication of our people, weve developed a unique approach thats data-driven and agile. The result? A smooth process with the most efficient turnaround. SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr