Substation Test Technician
About The Position
CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors. Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform 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.
- Push issues to resolution.
- Perform switching and grounding in energized substations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
