High Voltage Substation Electrical Technician - Renewables

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled High Voltage Technician to join its Operations Team. This remote position focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting high voltage substations, ensuring reliable operation of renewable energy systems. The role involves direct collaboration with corporate operations and contractors, allowing for diverse project experiences. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including a fully covered health plan and retirement incentives. If you are passionate about renewable energy and possess the technical expertise in high voltage systems, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Employer Covered Health Benefits

401k Retirement Incentives

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with high voltage substations and electrical systems.
• Hands-on testing of electrical protective relays and circuit breakers.

Responsibilities

• Perform high voltage substation equipment testing, repairs, and construction activities.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for renewable energy substation operations.

Skills

High Voltage Substation Maintenance

Electrical Testing

Troubleshooting

Relay Protection Systems

Electrical SCADA Systems

OSHA Guidelines

Electrical Diagrams Interpretation

Job description

This is a remote position.

Mid-Sr Renewable High Voltage Technician, Substation & Transmission Assets

LOCATION: West TX area - Relocation Assistance available

A developer and operator of high voltage transmission renewable energy systems is looking to grow its Operations Team with the addition of a High Voltage Technician focused on T&D Substation maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair.

This is a business critical role that works directly with the company's Corporate Operations, EPC, Construction, and 3rd Party Contractors in order to drive high voltage field operation initiatives including maintenance and testing activities for high-voltage transmission substations. The position requires experience supporting technical engineering initiatives for multiple greenfield and brownfield substation projects in aspects of facility maintenance, testing, and equipment repair.

The organization has a flat structure which gives their employees direct access to executive management and the ability to gain a diverse amount of experience on various projects. The scope of their operations includes transmission (t-line), substation, regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to both utility-scale solar and wind assets.

They offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and EXCELLENT health benefits (100% covered by employer) and 401k retirement incentives with automatic contributions.

Responsibilities:

1. HV Substation Technician / HV Electrical Tech - performs high voltage substation equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, relays, etc.) testing, repairs, switching, and construction activities.
2. Provides 24/7 on-call support for renewable energy / wind farm substation operations.
3. Assists with initial operating activities including commissioning on renewable energy systems (Wind Farms and Solar Farms).
4. Facilitates high voltage switching orders to be processed through switching procedures.
5. Conducts preventative maintenance on substations which includes reports on infrared inspections as well as SF6 sampling results.
6. Carries out substation and transmission inspections within NERC guidelines.
7. Provides remote troubleshooting high voltage substation support to supervisor.
8. Supplies analytics and written reports to management.

Skills/Requirements:

1. 4+ years of electrical experience with high voltage substations (maintenance, testing, relay settings, and/or commissioning).
2. Working knowledge of high-voltage substation, relay protection, collection, and transmission systems.
3. Troubleshooting and repair of Substation, Protective relay systems, and/or Renewable Energy Equipment.
4. Hands-on testing of electrical protective relays (SEL), switchgears, transformers, and circuit breakers.
5. Ability to read/interpret schematics and electrical diagrams.
6. Working knowledge of electrical SCADA systems.
7. Working knowledge of OSHA guidelines and LOTO (lock-out-tag-out).
8. Experience in the following types of roles: High Voltage Tech, Substation Specialist, Electrical Substation Tech, Relay Technician, P&C Tech, Lead P&C Field Specialist, Protection & Controls Technician.