Test Technician

Rising Edge Group; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; 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 electrical services firm is seeking a Test Technician in Newport Beach, CA. The role includes commissioning and testing power equipment, mentoring apprentices, and ensuring safety in the workplace. Candidates must have a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology and at least 4 years of relevant experience, particularly in substations. This position offers a competitive salary range of $66 - $79 USD, and benefits include health care and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning.
• Experience in substations required (ex. 600v to 500kV).
• Familiar with high voltage equipment such as transformers and breakers.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test primary and secondary power equipment in the field.
• Mentor and educate Apprentices.
• Install, commission, and maintain protection and control equipment.

Skills

Field Testing and Commissioning

Electrical Safety

Relay Testing

Blueprint Interpretation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Doble M4000

SCADA

CPC100

Job description

Role

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Test Technician is responsible to commission and test primary and secondary power equipment in the field which includes maintaining medium to high-voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgears, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The Test Technician is also responsible to mentor and educate Apprentices including reading and interpreting blueprints, Risk Management and industry best practices. They also play a leading role in setting up and operating standard as well as 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 600v to 500kV 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

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.

Qualifications

• 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. 600v to 500kV)
• 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 DisabilityTraining & Development