Test Technician

Ellaway Blues Consulting; United States; Remoto; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Daily per diem

Monthly vehicle allowance

Flight home once per month

Full medical benefits package

Descrizione del lavoro

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking Relay Testing Technicians/Specialists to support long-term utility modernization programs. These roles are heavily focused on relay testing, commissioning, and substation upgrades supporting major transmission and distribution initiatives for a leading utility client.

Positions are remote and direct hire, but candidates must be willing to travel to multiple project sites across Ohio and Pennsylvania, with daily per diem, a monthly vehicle allowance, and a

Competenze

• Associate degree in electrical technology with 5+ years of substation field experience, or 7+ years of substation field experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory and math concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.

Mansioni

• Perform testing and commissioning of substation equipment and systems.
• Develop isolation plans and procedures for removal/installation of equipment.
• Read drawings and understand protection schemes.
• Provide field support to electrical contractors and verify wiring per As-Builts.
• Assist in pre-energization checkout and testing of control schemes.
• Lead and mentor technicians and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Conoscenze

Substation experience

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Communication

Formazione

Associate's degree in electrical technology

Strumenti

Schematics

Blueprints

Descrizione del lavoro

Fantastic opportunities for Relay Testing Technicians/Specialists to support long-term utility modernization programs. These roles are heavily focused on relay testing, commissioning, and substation upgrades supporting major transmission and distribution initiatives for a leading utility client.

Positions are remote and direct hire, but candidates must be willing to travel to and work away from home across multiple project sites in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

On offer will be:

• Daily per diem payable 7-days per week
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Flight home paid for once per month
• Full medical benefits package

Key Responsibilities:

• Experienced in performing testing and commissioning activities on reliability upgrades in energized substations (Brownfield or Greenfield).
• Capable of developing Isolation plans & Procedures for the removal of existing equipment and installation of new equipment.
• Understanding of electrical circuits, power systems, and related technologies.
• Participating in project planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Capable of developing work plans for substation projects. This includes working with the compile all the work activities into an overall work plan.
• Must be able to proficiently read drawings and understand various protection schemes.
• Provide field support to the electrical contractors in the wiring of the substation protective relaying and control systems, verifying the wiring is fully complete by the design/ engineered red lines (As-Builts), and assist in the pre-energization checkout and testing to ensure the control schemes work as intended.
• Ensuring the safety of themselves and their team, following safety procedures and Protocols.
• Proficient in applying Human Performance tools for projects to create a safe workspace.
• Effectively communicating with team members, clients, and supervisors.
• Providing training and mentorship to other technicians, helping them develop their skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of various substation equipment, including protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, and more.
• Thorough knowledge of substation safety procedures and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with team members and clients.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, delegating tasks effectively and providing guidance.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum associate's degree in electrical technology with 5+ years with Substation field experience or 7+ years with Substation field experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory and mathematical concepts
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints
• Experience with testing and commissioning of substation equipment and systems
• Ability to work safely with high voltage equipment and systems
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills