HV Testing Technician – Level 3

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

6d•$51 - $63•Hybrid

About The Position

The HV Testing Technician – Level 3 will manage testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities in both substations and PV facilities. This role is based in Lubbock, TX or Bakersfield, CA and will require travel within the region. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments
Expert knowledge of NETA, MTS, and ATS standards
Proficiency with a variety of test equipment
Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kV
Test and calibrate various types of protective relays
Conduct insulation resistance and contact resistance testing
Analyze test results and draft comprehensive engineering reports
Troubleshoot complex electrical system failures in critical situations
Mentor Level I/II technicians and serve as a technical lead on projects
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

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, II and III 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, II, and III 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, jobs could be mentally demanding and requires limited supervision.
Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammates
Be familiar with implementation of engineering studies
Lead and assist in developing technical/safety policy and procedures and be able to write Standard Operating Procedures
Able to assist in developing technical/safety policy and procedures and able to write Standard Operating Procedures. Able to assess other technicians in both safety and technical skill sets
Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.