Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician Level 1 (Remote - Travel Required)

SOLV Energy, LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician Level 1 to perform testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair at substations, BESS and PV facilities. This remote role requires heavy travel to diverse jobsites nationwide; location details will be discussed in interview.

The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and hands-on testing of high voltage equipment with a team. Training and career growth are available within a dynamic renewable energy company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Ability to travel 75% of time.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather).
• Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations).
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid training.
• Job Safety Analysis.
• Electrical Testing Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment in the substation, BESS and PV facilities.
• Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards.
• Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures.
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees.
• Assemble, write, and review a complete test report of the work that they performed or supervised.
• Handle multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammates.
• Ability to assess other technicians in both safety and technical skill sets.
• Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.

Skills

Safety awareness

English communication

Travel willingness

Organizational skills

On-call readiness

Remote site work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Transformer Turns Ratio Tester

Ground Megger

Digital Timer

MS-2 Motor Overload Test Set

5kV/10kV Megger

Battery Impedance Test Equipment

Fluke 89 Digital Multimeter

Omicron CPC100/TD1

Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set

Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer

Primary Test Manager

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary

The Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician Level 1 is responsible for the execution of testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair activities in substations, BESS and PV facilities. This role is remote with heavy travel to varying jobsites required. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working
• Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment in the substation, BESS and PV facilities.
• Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards.
• Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures.
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees.
• Assemble, write, and review a complete test report of the work that they performed or supervised.
• Handle multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammates.
• Ability to assess other technicians in both safety and technical skill sets.
• Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance

• Successful completion of applicable solar work safety and technical training program.
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices.
• Customer/Client satisfaction.
• Improved personal professional growth and education.
• Staff development and training.
• Positive project team attitude.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent.
• Ability to travel 75% of time.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather).
• Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations).
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid training.
• Job Safety Analysis.
• Electrical Testing Standard Operating Procedures.

Need to learn the Proper/safe operation and selection of the following equipment, as well as use a computer to do the following tests:

• Transformer Turns Ratio Tester
• Ground Rod Tester
• Ground Megger
• Digital Timer
• MS-2 Motor Overload Test Set
• 5kV/10kV Megger
• Battery Impedance Test Equipment
• Fluke 89 Digital Multimeter
• 1kV Megger
• AC/DC/VLF Hypot Oil Test Set
• Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeter
• Transformer Low Resistance Ohmmeter
• Omicron CPC100/TD1 Primary Test System
• Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer
• Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set

Perform Transformer Power Factor Test using the Primary Test Manager, this would include power factor, excitation, short circuit impedance, primary and secondary winding resistance, turns ratio testing and load tap changer assessment.

Perform a time/travel analysis using the Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer. This would include the setup of a new test, proper execution of the test, the saving, printing and reviewing of the test. The Technician would need to be able to create and save a test plan.

Perform a complete test of a current transformer using the computer to control the Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set.

Perform transformer testing using the computer to control various pieces of test equipment that can be controlled via computer. Enter test data into the test report software.

Will need to learn to test the following equipment per NETA standards: Control Power Transformers, Potential Transformers, Single Phase Pole Top Transformers, Distribution transformers – Dry and Oil-Filled Unit Substation Transformers, Power Transformers, Low Voltage Molded Case Circuit Breakers equipped with Thermal/Magnetic Trip Units, Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers, except complex trip units, Medium Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers, Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breakers, High Voltage Oil Circuit Breakers, High Voltage SF6 Gas Circuit Breakers, High Voltage Minimum Volume Oil Circuit Breakers, High Voltage Circuit Switchers, Low and Medium Voltage Contactors, Motors, Generators, Current Transformers, Load Type Switchgear, Ground Fault Systems, Fused and Non-Fused Disconnect Switches, Low and Medium Voltage Cables.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals; requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.; constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception; occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places; the noise intensity level may be high; working on or near lifts and other machines; working near medium and high voltage.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range: $85,000.00 - $106,250.00

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Job Number: J13977