Senior Field Technician (E4A Solutions - A Subsidiary of Riot Platforms)
Riot Platforms, Inc.•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
E4A Solutions, a subsidiary of Riot Platforms, is seeking a Senior Field Technician to perform critical testing and commissioning activities on transmission and distribution substation equipment. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and operational readiness of control and protective relaying circuits, conducting various electrical tests, and troubleshooting issues to facilitate project turnover. The position requires extensive fieldwork across the Northeastern United States, adherence to strict safety protocols, and strong technical and communication skills.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in substation testing, commissioning, or maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of protection and control systems, protective relays, and high-voltage equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and commissioning procedures.
- Demonstrated experience on transmission and distribution utility projects.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to lead field activities and coordinate across engineering and operations teams.
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry testing equipment as needed, up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors and onsite at substation locations across the Northeastern United States, in varying weather conditions.
- Strictly adhere to all site safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, arc-flash rated clothing as required).
- Proactively identify, report, and mitigate potential workplace hazards or unsafe conditions, particularly around energized equipment.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, utility-specific safety standards, and internal safety training.
Responsibilities
- Perform point-to-point verification of control and protective relaying circuits to confirm design accuracy before energization.
- Conduct inspections and checkout of transmission and distribution substation equipment, including 230 kV circuit breakers.
- Execute current injection and functional testing on 34.5 kV breakers to validate proper operation.
- Perform insulation resistance (IR) testing on control circuits, cables, and electrical equipment to identify potential failure points.
- Conduct in-service load checks and operational assessments to confirm system readiness.
- Prepare and implement equipment isolation and restoration procedures to support safe maintenance and testing activities.
- Verify, troubleshoot, and energize breaker control circuits, resolving issues that could delay project turnover.
- Complete DRMCC (Digital Relay Monitoring and Control Cabinet) checkout activities, review commissioning procedures, and document test results to support project turnover requirements.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
- Comprehensive health coverage (multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans, HSA & FSA)
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- Floating holidays
- Free gym memberships
- Pet insurance
- Childcare discounts
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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