Substation Commissioning Technician Job at PIC Group Inc.
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Title: Substation Commissioning Technician
Position Type: Contract
Location: Sulphur Springs, TX
Reports to: Project Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
PIC Group has an excellent opportunity for a Substation Technician to assist in commissioning of a 300MW solar facility located in Sulphur Springs, TX. The Substation Technician will report to the Project Manager and be an integral part of a highly technical team supporting high voltage equipment testing and repair, relay and controls installation and wiring, transmission line inspection, battery bank maintenance and installation, construction inspection and aerial lift operation. The Substation Technician will also perform basic and general work related to transmission maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards, as well as oversee work performed by third parties in specialized areas of maintenance. Following commissioning of the substation the Substation Technician will assist with ensuring quality control and proper functionality of transmission equipment and controls.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The individual in this role must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to perform the essential functions of this job, either with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
Title: Substation Commissioning Technician
Position Type: Contract
Location: Sulphur Springs, TX
Reports to: Project Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
PIC Group has an excellent opportunity for a Substation Technician to assist in commissioning of a 300MW solar facility located in Sulphur Springs, TX. The Substation Technician will report to the Project Manager and be an integral part of a highly technical team supporting high voltage equipment testing and repair, relay and controls installation and wiring, transmission line inspection, battery bank maintenance and installation, construction inspection and aerial lift operation. The Substation Technician will also perform basic and general work related to transmission maintenance in accordance with applicable codes and standards, as well as oversee work performed by third parties in specialized areas of maintenance. Following commissioning of the substation the Substation Technician will assist with ensuring quality control and proper functionality of transmission equipment and controls.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The individual in this role must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to perform the essential functions of this job, either with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
- Collaborate and coordinate with the owner’s operations and engineering departments to install, commission, and maintain high voltage equipment.
- Serve as a qualified switchman (345KV) and worker to ensure equipment is cleared, tagged, and safe for work to be performed.
- Operate electrical test equipment and can read, interpret, and evaluate results.
- Troubleshoot and repair various electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues.
- Provide corrective action recommendations to management regarding equipment issues discovered during routine maintenance and inspections.
- Pulling, routing, and terminating the control, current, and voltage wiring to equipment and panel diagram specifications
- Perform work on small parts in tight spaces such as breakers, operator cabinets and wiring panels.
- Formulate plans and methodologies to accomplish daily work and verifies that equipment is performing as designed.
- Provide inspection of subcontractors during construction or maintenance activities as directed by supervisor.
- Comply with established safety and environmental procedures; works safely and demonstrates safe work practices.
- Complete training as required to stay abreast of new maintenance and testing methods and requirements.
- Assist in training apprentice level technicians.
- Maintain current first aid training.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Participates in periodic callouts in response to afterhours incidents.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Working knowledge on voltages 115kv and above.
- Knowledge in electrical hazards for AC and DC electrical equipment.
- Capable of working alone, in small teams, and with larger groups to plan and carryout assigned tasks
- Able to work cooperatively with other substation technicians, system dispatchers, engineers, and representatives from the owner and operator to accomplish the tasks described above
- Ability to work under pressure during emergency situations and outage time restraints
- Ability to understand and adhere to the technician’s role and responsibilities related to compliance with NERC PRC 005 and FAC 003 compliance standards
- Ability to work safely and in accordance with utility industry safe work practices for energized equipment and yards
- Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with others, both in written and verbal form
- Skilled in using a computer record and other systems (e-mail, time entry, work order system, spreadsheets)
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot Doble, Megger, and Dilo software and test equipment
- Strong working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of 115KV and 230KV breakers, circuit switchers, transformers, hand operated switches, relays and related sensing devices
- Ability to interpret drawings and schematics from manufactures of high voltage equipment and components
- Ability to skillfully plan and install control devices, wiring, equipment, and relays for new construction and equipment upgrades
- Ability to plan and properly manage time to ensure work completion on schedule
- Knowledge, familiarity, and ability to follow applicable state, federal, and local environmental, safety and electrical codes or regulations
- Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics
- Ability to understand and apply electrical theory
- Ability to read, understand, and apply information from equipment manuals to perform evaluations and repairs
- Ability to work hours outside of normal work schedule due to emergency or as needed
- Current valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement or ability to attain within one year of service
- Duties require walking, standing for extended periods of time, crawling, stooping, sitting, climbing vertical and inclined ladders and stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to use protective equipment correctly (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, ear protection, etc.) most of the day.
- Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program in a field related to transmission substation systems.
- 2+ years’ experience with high voltage (115kv or above) substation maintenance and testing practices.
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