Testing & Commissioning Technician

TRC Companies, Inc.

$54K — $106K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in testing and commissioning services, preferably in Electric Utilities; training available for T-C Engineers with relevant commercial/industrial commissioning experience.
  • Ability to read and understand schematics and engineering documents.
  • Knowledge or willingness to learn about electrical protection systems and basic AC/DC schematics.
  • Experience with medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment is advantageous, with basic testing experience.
  • Familiarity with commissioning methods and processes, particularly in substation protection and control circuits.
  • Experience with testing software like Doble Protection Suite and ProTest preferred.
  • Current US work eligibility and a valid driver's license are required.
  • Willingness to travel, including potential long-term assignments out of town.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and document all commissioning activities for utility substations according to client specifications.
  • Review diagrams and documents ahead of projects.
  • Troubleshoot issues with protection and control systems and utility equipment.
  • Attend various project meetings for coordination and updates.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports on project progress and issues encountered.
  • Develop project-specific testing and commissioning plans as needed.
  • Conduct risk assessments on utility systems and document high-risk activities to ensure safety.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with employer matching and Roth IRA options.
  • Paid time off between 15-25 days per year based on status and seniority.
  • Minimum of 8 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
  • Sick, family, and disability leave provided in accordance with state laws.
Full Job Description
Overview

Will consider candidates near other TRC offices (https://www.trccompanies.com/offices/)

Due to continued growth, TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking more Commissioning Technicians to support our Client Teams across the Mid-Atlantic region.

With a staff of over 200 experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians, TRC delivers comprehensive, cost-effective solutions safely to our Electric Utility Customers while providing the best training programs and mentors in this industry and numerous opportunities for growth with excellent benefits.

TRC is one of the premier national providers of testing and commissioning solutions in the country. Our staff undergoes extensive, in-house training, ensuring efficient project start up and adherence to your individual standards and specifications. We follow well documented procedures and guidelines to ensure safe and thorough planning and testing, so we can manage risk and safeguard ongoing operations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre-commissioning, through construction, testing - commissioning, energization - project close out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC's and Client's requirements, budgets, schedules
  • Review of wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering documents in advance of projects and outages
  • Perform trouble-shooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to: Application Errors and Omissions, Drawing Errors and Omissions, Wiring Errors and Omissions, Settings Errors and Omissions, Equipment Malfunctions, Questionable Apparatus Test Results, Battery Ground Faults
  • Participate in project meetings including but not limited to: kickoff meetings, planning meetings, progress meetings, lessons learned meetings.
  • Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses
  • Assist in developing project specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, or any other assigned project specific documentation
  • Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment. Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document all high risk construction and commissioning activities and to formalize the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.+
  • Make certain all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents. Make certain all test results are acceptable and permanently recorded, filed and distributed properly.
  • Develop detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment. Review and approve detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment.

Qualifications

Qualifications
  • 3+ years related experience with testing and commissioning services (Electric Utility experience is preferred but will train T-C Engineers with experience in commissioning complex commercial - industrial equipment including protective relays or other Power Systems Field Engineers with relay knowledge.)
  • Project located in Mid-Atlantic.
  • Demonstrated ability to both read and understand construction and manufacturer-s drawings and specifications as well as schematic diagrams
  • Strong knowledge of (or the ability to learn) electrical protection systems, including relay communication; Basic understanding of (or the ability to learn) AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, one line and three line interconnection diagrams
  • Prior professional experience in (or the ability to learn quickly) medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment. Perform basic apparatus testing and interpret test results with supervision.
  • Solid testing and commissioning knowledge of (or the ability to learn quickly) substation utility protection and control circuits. Perform commissioning activities and interpret results with supervision. Basic knowledge of and ability to learn commissioning methods to accurately conduct and document commissioning activities.
  • Test experience using Doble Protection Suite and/ or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS are highly preferred.
  • Current US work eligibility is required together with a Valid USA driver's license issued by state of residence and in good standing is required
  • Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time
  • Must be available work flexible hours, weekends, overtime holidays and night work
  • Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and Team

Physical Demands -- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
  • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
  • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
  • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.


*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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Salary Range

USD $26.00 - USD $51.00 /Hr.

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