High Voltage Substation Technician

Rising Edge Group; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Rising Edge Group in Newport Beach, CA, seeks a High Voltage Substation Technician to commission and test primary and secondary power equipment on the job site, including breakers, switchgears, relays and transformers.

You will mentor Apprentices, interpret blueprints, manage risk, and operate test equipment such as Omicron, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi, and Enervista, with travel and rotation as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years in field testing and commissioning.
• Substation experience required (600V–500kV).
• Experience with relay testing and software.
• Familiar with transformers, HV switches, breakers, CTs/PTs.
• Past experience with testing software is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office; willingness to work safely.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and ability to travel.
• Willing to work out of town and on rotation.

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 and SCADA in substations.
• Interpret prints, analyze test reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Supervise, mentor and train junior technicians.
• Operate manufacturer’s test equipment such as Omicron, Doble M4000, SF6 testers.

Skills

Field Testing

Commissioning

HV Substations

Relay Testing

MS Office

Traveling

Willing to Travel

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Doble M4000

AcSELerator

Siemens Digsi

Enervista

Job description

Role

Reporting to the Regional Director, the High Voltage Substation 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 High Voltage Substation 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.

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)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development