Role & seniority: Test Technician (mid-level), reports to Area Manager; 4+ years field testing/commissioning experience.

Stack/tools: High-voltage test equipment and software including Omicron, CMC, CT Analyzer, Cibano, CPC100; Doble M4000, SFRA; MEGGER insulation testers; Ductor, micrometer; Dilo SF6 Tester; relay/test software (Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi, Enervista); Microsoft Office.

Top 3 responsibilities

Accept, test, and maintain 600V to 500kV electrical equipment in substations; install/commission/protect and control equipment (SCADA, differential, distance, line, transformer protections, overcurrent, etc.).
Read prints, analyze test reports, and recommend corrective actions; supervise and train junior technicians and Apprentices.
Work safely with high-voltage equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, switches, control circuits) on job sites; interpret blueprints and manage risk.

Must-have skills

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or degree in Electrical Engineering.
4+ years in field testing/commissioning; HV substation experience.
Experience with relay testing and protection/SCADA systems; familiarity with HV components (transformers, breakers, CTs, PTs, NGR, Capbanks).
Proficiency with testing software (Omicron, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Digsi, Enervista) and MS Office; valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Ability to work safely, in adverse weather, and out-of-town/rotational schedules.
Nice-to

Full Description

Role

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Test Technician is responsible to commission and test primary and secondary power equipment in the field which includes maintaining medium to high-voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgears, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The Test Technician is also responsible to mentor and educate Apprentices including reading and interpreting blueprints, Risk Management and industry best practices. They also play a leading role in setting up and operating standard as well as specialized test equipment to diagnose and analyze the performance of power delivery equipment on the job site.

Responsibilities

Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew Acceptance and maintenance testing of 600v to 500kV electrical equipment Installation, commissioning and maintenance of protection and control equipment, SCADA in medium to high-voltage transmission substations such as differential, distance, line protections, transformer protections, overcurrent, etc Interpret prints, analyze test reports and recommend corrective actions Work with high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, transformers, switches and control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems Supervise, mentor and train junior technicians

Be able to work with various types of manufacturer's test equipment

Omicron, CMC, CT Analyzer, Cibano, CPC100
Doble M4000, SFRA
MEGGER, Insulation resistance
Ductor, micrometer
Dilo SF6 Tester
A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $66 - $79 USD at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.

Requirements

Qualifications

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or Degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning Experience in substations required (ex. 600v to 500kV) Experience with relay testing with various equipment an software Familiar with power transformers, high voltage switches, breakers, CT's and PT's, NGR, and Capbank Past experience with testing software will be beneficial (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Seimens Digsi, Enervista) Competent and comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrate a willingness to work safely and show concern for environmental, health and safety issues in the workplace Must have the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and have a valid Class 5 driver's license Willing to work out of town and on rotation

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development