Senior Substation Test Technician

Qualus Corporation; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Substation Test Technician for our Field Engineering team. You will test and maintain medium and high voltage equipment in utility substations, ensuring safety and accuracy in every procedure.

Responsibilities include acceptance testing up to 500kV, transformer and breaker testing, and troubleshooting controls, with documentation in Power DB. A minimum of 3 years in substations and ABET/tech education is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School/GED with electrical/power background
• 2-year technical school or ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years in substations/power plants and related protection and control
• Familiar with Omicron and Doble software is a plus
• Strong communication, MS Office proficiency, valid driver’s license, English required

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing up to 500kV in substations
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot medium/high voltage equipment and transformers
• Read schematics and wiring diagrams; document test results in Power DB
• Mentor teammates and ensure production timelines
• Maintain safety and compliance at all times

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

English communication

Education

High School/GED with technical background

2-year technical school or ABET Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Omicron

Doble software

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior Substation Test Technician. As a Senior Substation Test Technician you will perform testing and maintenance of medium and high voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical apparatus in utility substation environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing activities involving the operation of equipment in utility substations from 15-500kV, adhering to all safety measures.
• Perform inspection, testing, and troubleshooting on medium and high voltage circuit breakers up to 500kV including megger, ductor, power factor, gas analysis, and timing tests.
• Perform inspection, testing and troubleshooting of power transformers including TTR, power factor, Sweep Frequency Response Analysis, excitation, and winding resistance.
• Perform testing on current transformers, CCVT’s, substation grounding systems, and station batteries.
• Utilize and accurately read meters and test equipment.
• Reads and interprets schematics and wiring drawings.
• Troubleshoot circuit breaker and transformer controls.
• Accurately document test results using Power DB.
• Adhere to production timelines.
• Mentor and help hold team members accountable for assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required with technical/vocational school background related to electrical/power required
• 2-year technical school graduate or Bachelor’s degree from ABET accredited university
• Minimum 3 years related experience in substations, power plants and related protection and control schemes. Protective relay experience preferred, but not required
• Familiar with omicron and doble software preferred, not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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