Test Specialist

Rising Edge Group; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,921 - 108,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

A leading power services firm is seeking a Test Technician in Newport Beach, California, to perform testing and commissioning of power delivery equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience and a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology. Responsibilities include mentoring junior technicians and ensuring safety on-site. Competitive pay ranges from $66 to $79 per hour, with benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning.
• Familiarity with 600 V to 500 kV substations is required.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work safely and show concern for health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical equipment.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians.
• Install, commission, and maintain protection and control equipment in substations.

Skills

Field Testing and Commissioning

Relay Testing

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Doble M4000

AcSELerator

Siemens Digsi

Dilo SF6 Tester

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Division Manager, the Test Technician is responsible to commission and test primary and secondary power equipment in the field, including maintaining medium and high-voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgear, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The Test Technician also mentors Apprentices, including reading and interpreting blueprints, Risk Management and industry best practices. They set up and operate standard and 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 600 V to 500 kV 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

Compensation

66 - 79 USD per hour. 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.

Requirements

• 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. 600 V to 500 kV)
• Experience with relay testing with various equipment and 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)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting