Senior Substation Test Technician

Qualus

$75K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Nevada, US
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School/GED required with a vocational background in electrical/power.
  • 2-year technical school graduate or Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited university.
  • Minimum 3 years related experience in substations, power plants, with a preference for protective relay expertise.
  • Familiarity with Omicron and Doble software is a plus, but not mandatory.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, combined with business acumen and management ability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is necessary.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
  • Effective communication in English, particularly for safety-related documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on equipment in substations up to 500kV, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
  • Inspect, test, and troubleshoot medium and high voltage circuit breakers, including various electrical tests.
  • Conduct testing on power transformers and current transformers, including advanced analysis methods.
  • Utilize meters and test equipment accurately while following industry standards.
  • Interpret schematics and wiring drawings for effective troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot controls for circuit breakers and transformers to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Document test results meticulously using Power DB, keeping detailed records and adhering to production timelines.
  • Mentor junior team members and hold them accountable for their assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
  • Life Insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability benefits.
  • 401(k) matching plan available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health-related expenses.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) offered.
  • Parental Leave policy in place.
  • Paid time off and holidays for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior Substation Test Technician. As a Senior Substation Test Technician you will perform testing and maintenance of medium and high voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical apparatus in utility substation environments.

Responsibilities
  • Perform acceptance and maintenance testing activities involving the operation of equipment in utility substations from 15-500kV, adhering to all safety measures.
  • Perform inspection, testing, and troubleshooting on medium and high voltage circuit breakers up to 500kV including megger, ductor, power factor, gas analysis, and timing tests.
  • Perform inspection, testing and troubleshooting of power transformers including TTR, power factor, Sweep Frequency Response Analysis, excitation, and winding resistance.
  • Perform testing on current transformers, CCVTs, substation grounding systems, and station batteries.
  • Utilize and accurately read meters and test equipment.
  • Reads and interprets schematics and wiring drawings.
  • Troubleshoot circuit breaker and transformer controls.
  • Accurately document test results using Power DB.
  • Adhere to production timelines.
  • Mentor and help hold team members accountable for assigned tasks.
Qualifications
  • High School/GED required with technical/vocational school background related to electrical/power required
  • 2-year technical school graduate or Bachelors degree from ABET accredited university
  • Minimum 3 years related experience in substations, power plants and related protection and control schemes. Protective relay experience preferred, but not required
  • Familiar with omicron and doble software preferred, not required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Valid drivers license and good driving record required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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