TEST

Qualus•Atlanta, GA

1d•$36 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior Substation Test Technician. As a Senior Substation Test Technician you will perform testing and maintenance of medium and high voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical apparatus in utility substation environments.

Requirements

High School/GED required with technical/vocational school background related to electrical/power required
2-year technical school graduate or Bachelor’s degree from ABET accredited university
Minimum 3 years related experience in substations, power plants and related protection and control schemes.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Valid driver’s license and good driving record 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.

Responsibilities

Perform acceptance and maintenance testing activities involving the operation of equipment in utility substations from 15-500kV, adhering to all safety measures.
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.
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.
Utilize and accurately read meters and test equipment.
Reads and interprets schematics and wiring drawings.
Troubleshoot circuit breaker and transformer controls.
Accurately document test results using Power DB.
Adhere to production timelines.
Mentor and help hold team members accountable for assigned tasks.