Sr. Substation Commissioning Technician - Midwest

Black & Veatch Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-matched 401(k) plan

Adoption reimbursement

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Lead Discipline Engineer for Transmission Substation Equipment commissioning. This role ensures compliance with contract specifications and provides functional direction to a team during the commissioning process across the Midwest. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and significant experience in power systems. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits such as a 401(k) plan, and travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant startup experience preferred.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of commissioning schedules.
• Executes commissioning efforts ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Provides post commissioning review of documentation.

Skills

Protection System design

Testing and commissioning

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning skills

Knowledge of technical principles

Education

NICET or NETA Certification

OSHA 10 Hour Training

Job description

Job Summary

Verification that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements, within the engineer’s discipline capacity. Provides functional direction to technicians and craft on staff. As lead Discipline Engineer, provides functional direction and supervision to other discipline engineers, technicians, and craft support on staff.

Locations & Work Schedule:

• This role can be domiciled anywhere in the Midwest with the expectation that travel to support projects in the Midwest states (WI, IA, MN, TX, LA, MS) can be accommodated.
• When traveling for projects away from home, you would be able to work a 10 day on 4 day off hitch schedule.
• Travel time and expenses would be compensated.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed commissioning schedule.
• Proactively plans for commissioning activities and major milestones.
• Is an Independent Resource who is not involved with the construction of the project.
• Executes the commissioning effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client.
• Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed.
• Qualified as a subject matter expert (SME) in the following areas:
  • Protection System design, settings/configurations, installation, testing and commissioning.
  • NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone commissioning.
• Oversees the commissioning process, reviews and approves documentation and test results received from the responsible organization, and provides technical support.
• Reviews and supports Commissioning Test Plan and test results for Relay Calibration and Operation (Tests from Engineering) for all Protection System Relays.
  • Provides technical/troubleshooting support to relay commissioning test plans.
  • Reviews and approves relay test results.
• Receives Protection System Commissioning documentation from the responsible organization for review and approval.
• Reviews and approves AC Acceptance (Load Check) for all Protection System Relay validating acceptable test results provided by the testing resources immediately after energization.
• After receiving notification from Document Management, provides Post Commissioning Review of all Protection System Commissioning documentation.
  • Reviews all Checklists and Test Reports for adequacy and completeness.
  • Provides feedback to the commissioning resource organization.
  • Completes review within two weeks of receiving the documentation from DM.
• Provides SWMS Inventory and Configuration Validation.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET or NETA Certification preferred. 5+ years of relevant startup experience preferred.
• Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines.
• Supervisory Skills.
• Communications Skills.
• Planning Skills.
• Multi-tasking Skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Computer Skills.
• Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties.
• Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

OSHA 10 Hour Training.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12‑hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• High Voltage Substation environment:
  • Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
  • Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
  • Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety‑sensitive position.

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

016

Benefits

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

Compensation Range

In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $124,000.00 – $148,000.00

EEO Statement

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