Project Specialist

VoltaGrid; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid is seeking a PROJECT SPECIALIST – Asset Management to oversee asset vendors and coordinate commissioning activities at customer sites. The role involves hands-on electrical and mechanical tasks, cable installations, and documentation to ensure assets move safely from build to full operation.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in oil/gas or electrical rental industries, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to train new technicians while coordinating with multiple stakeholders on site.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical safety and PPE protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and procedural documents.
• Willingness to work in field environments and on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of asset vendors at the site level and communication of completed tasks.
• Megger 15kV cables and document readings.
• Connect/disconnect temporary 15kV and 480V cables during commissioning.
• Coordinate equipment movement and site layouts for commissioning.
• Train on-site commissioning/maintenance technicians.
• Ensure safe operation around energized equipment and hazardous environments.
• Maintain documentation and track asset progression on site.
• Assist with incident response and safety investigations as needed.

Skills

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Valid Driver’s License

Safety harness use

Education

High School diploma

Skilled labor certificate

Job description

Position Title: PROJECT SPECIALIST – Asset Management
Location: FIELD
FLSA Class: NON-EXEMPT
Responsible to: VP Asset Management & Lifecycle

Position Summary: This position is a hands-on technical role that is responsible for oversight of pertinent vendors during the asset build, commissioning and operational process. This can involve power generation equipment, transformers (15kv-35Kv), switchgears (15kv-35kv), etc being received, assembled & commissioned on an active construction site and moving it through multiple levels of assembly following procedural documentation into a fully operational state with the vendors associated for that equipment. This position will interface with customers, Voltagrid & third-party construction management personnel as well as Voltagrid operations to ensure a seamless custody exchange after planning delivery to site, through commissioning and full operational ability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily oversight of asset vendors at the site level and communicate to scheduler what has been completed and forecast upcoming incomplete tasks.
• Megger 15kv cables and document readings.
• Prepare and connect/disconnect temporary 15kv cables into switchgears/transformers and carry cables from generator to generator during commissioning.
• Prepare and connect temporary 480‑volt cables into switchgears.
• While working around multiple levels of voltage as well high‑pressure gas during plant operation and understanding potential of equipment when energized/pressurized and following procedures to ensure work is only completed on de energized/depressurized equipment for connecting or disconnecting temporary cables or natural gas lines.
• Prepare onsite documentation for asset’s and track job progression.
• Plan site layouts for commissioning equipment trailers and coordinate with onsite construction staff.
• Run braided or rubber natural gas hoses from PRS’s to Generators.
• Hook up 2"-12" natural gas connections to generators.
• Train on‑site new commissioning/maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate all new equipment coming to site such as rental or VG owned load banks, transformers and high‑or low‑pressure reduction systems for natural gas etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot situational issues during asset progression as well assist vendors work through problems efficiently pertaining to electrical, gas or mechanical including any hurdles impeding forward progression.
• Maintain clean and orderly mobilization of any equipment that allows for safe operation.
• Responsible for ensuring proper flow, temperatures, and pressure levels on generator manifold during commissioning.
• Oversee safety and environmental requirements while operating equipment onsite along with assisting with incident response and investigations as needed.
• On time completion of all assigned training
• Promotes ethical behavior in all aspects of the business and lead by example.
• Computer literate with the ability to utilize online forms/automation.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Other Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ years’ related experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry rental or electrical industry.
• Understanding of electronics, electrical equipment and electrical safety
• Must properly use ladders and safety harnesses.
• Able to operate a company vehicle in a safe manner as well as maintain a clean driving record.
• High School diploma, skilled labor certificate or equivalent
• Willingness to work in exposure to extreme temperatures, wind, precipitation, working at heights.
• Ability to stoop, sit, stand, or be on their feet for extended period of times.
• Able to lift 25 pounds up to 10 times per shift
• Valid Driver’s License
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Synchronous Condensers (SynCon) highly preferred

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment #GC

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