Substation Test Technician

Signal Energy•Elba, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied High Voltage (AHV) is an electrical engineering and construction company with expertise in high voltage grid interconnection and transmission. AHV delivers top-notch talent, personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects. We are seeking a Substation Test Technician to work with our testing team at our construction sites within the continental US. Position Summary : Individual will work in a team performing functional, relay and SCADA testing in utility level substations. Equipment acceptance testing, Relay and protection scheme testing, SCADA system testing, troubleshooting and problem solving issues as they arise. Equipment inspections at vendors facilities. Individual will have strong communication skills. Applicant will need to be able to clearly converse both written, oral and via email with various other team members to resolve issues. Ability to professionally represent the Company with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors Push issues to resolution Self motivated Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills Excellent ability to understand technical drawings & ability to understand specifications Capability and inclination to research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter Perform switching and grounding in energized substations

Requirements

Experience (3-5 years) working in or preferably testing substation equipment.
Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, IEEE, NETA, etc.)
Understanding of applicable testing for equipment types noted above.
Strong computer skills in MS Office, SEL, TapTalk, Doble, RTS, Adobe and others as needed
Minimum Associate's degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in industry (5+ years).
Travel: 75% average
Clean driving record
Work in challenging ambient conditions including outdoors, hot and cold temperatures and loud noises
Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials up to 60 lbs.
Must be able to work in elevated positions.
May be exposed to energized equipment.
OSHA 10 hour
NFPA 70E Training
FA/CPR Training

Responsibilities

performing functional, relay and SCADA testing in utility level substations
Equipment acceptance testing
Relay and protection scheme testing
SCADA system testing
troubleshooting and problem solving issues as they arise
Equipment inspections at vendors facilities
clearly converse both written, oral and via email with various other team members to resolve issues
professionally represent the Company with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors
Push issues to resolution
Perform switching and grounding in energized substations