Substation Commissioning Technician - Central Region

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

14d•Onsite

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch puts its people at the center of everything they do, empowering them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, Black & Veatch is building a world of difference. The Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team is a 100% employee-owned company where every role matters. Safety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site, and decision. From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real-world, hands-on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next. By joining the BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above-class support, and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning, and field engineering. This role verifies that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements, within the engineer’s discipline capacity.

Requirements

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
OSHA 10 Hour Training

Nice To Haves

NICET or NETA Certification preferred.
2+ years of relevant startup experience preferred.
Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines
Division Policies
Supervisory Skills
Communications Skills
Planning Skills
Multi-tasking Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Computer Skills
Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties
Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools

Responsibilities

Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed commissioning schedule.
Proactively plans for commissioning activities and major milestones.
Is an Independent Resource who is not involved with the construction of the project.
Executes the commissioning effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client.
Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed.
Qualified in the following areas: Protection System design, settings/configurations, installation, testing and commissioning, and/or NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone commissioning.
Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.