Substation Test Technician

Substation Test Technician

Applied High Voltage 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

The successful candidate will have the following Skills/Experience/Abilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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

Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and 401K.