Substation Test Technician

Signal Energy LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC company specializing in solar, BESS, and high-voltage infrastructure. The successful candidate will join a team performing functional, relay and SCADA testing in substations, with duties spanning equipment acceptance testing, relay/protection schemes, and troubleshooting while maintaining professional client interactions.

Requirements include 3–5 years in substation testing, familiarity with NFPA/IEEE/NETA standards, and proficiency with MS Office,

Qualifications

• Experience (3–5 years) working in or preferably testing substation equipment.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, IEEE, NETA, etc.).
• Understanding of testing for equipment types noted above.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, relay and SCADA testing in utility-level substations.
• Equipment acceptance testing.
• Relay and protection scheme testing.
• SCADA system testing.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.
• Equipment inspections at vendors facilities.

Skills

Substation testing

Relay testing

SCADA testing

Client communication

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering

5+ years equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

SEL

TapTalk

Doble

RTS

Adobe

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

Position Summary:

• Individual will work in a team performing functional, relay and SCADA testing in utility level substations.
• Equipment acceptance testing,
• Relay and protection scheme testing,
• SCADA system testing,
• troubleshooting and problem solving issues as they arise.
• Equipment inspections at vendors facilities.
• Individual will have strong communication skills. Applicant will need to be able to clearly converse both written, oral and via email with various other team members to resolve issues
• Ability to professionally represent the Company with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors
• Push issues to resolution
• Self motivated
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Excellent ability to understand technical drawings & ability to understand specifications
• Capability and inclination to research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter
• Perform switching and grounding in energized substations

The successful candidate will have the following Skills/Experience/Abilities:

• Experience (3-5 years) working in or preferably testing substation equipment.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, IEEE, NETA, etc.)
• Understanding of applicable testing for equipment types noted above.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, SEL, TapTalk, Doble, RTS, Adobe and others as needed

Requirements:

Minimum Associate's degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in industry (5+ years).

• Work in challenging ambient conditions including outdoors, hot and cold temperatures and loud noises
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work in elevated positions.
• May be exposed to energized equipment.OSHA 10 hour
• NFPA 70E Training
• FA/CPR Training

CoVolt Power or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, CoVolt Power or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. CoVolt Power has established an approved vendor program for this service, and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.

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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

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