JET Electrical Testing · 2 months ago
Electrical Field Service Test Technician
Hamilton Township, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expJET Electrical Testing, LLC is a growing electrical testing company located in Hamilton, New Jersey. They are seeking experienced electrical test technicians to perform troubleshooting, operational verification, and various electrical tests while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Construction
Responsibilities
Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs
Closing and opening of circuit breakers from local control switch
Closing and opening of circuit breakers from a SCADA system
Tripping of circuit breakers from a protective relay system
Operational verification for all internal circuit breaker controls and alarms
Verification of all AC and DC relay wiring
Verification of current transformer (CT) wiring ratio and polarity from the CT to the relays
Settings applied to all programmable relays and instruments (calculation of setting are by the System Protection Engineers)
Simulation and verification of all potential device wiring CCVT’s and PT’s from the potential service to the relay or instrument connected to such devices
Verification of all systems associated with power transformers (load tap changers (LTC’s), fans, pumps, alarms, sudden pressure relays, controls)
Operational verification of electrical or mechanical safety interlock systems
Verification of SCADA inputs and outputs
Operational verification of auxiliary power systems including, generators, bus transfer and other equipment
Operational verification of relay protective schemes including, breaker failure, transfer trip (Tone and Fiber), bus differential, transformer differential, line protection schemes
Mark up of project drawings to reflect as built/modified conditions includes as required: cable diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, relay rack arrangements and physical layout drawings; actual CAD updates will be performed by others from marked prints
Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs
Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended
Electronic relay setting review and modification (SEL, Multilin, Siprotec, etc.)
Circuit tracing and verification
Additional activities on an as required basis such as but not limited to:
Electrical tests (Hi-pot, Doble, TTR, Ductor, Megger)
Battery voltage regulator set-up
Battery electrolyte quality
Aux power transformer tap set-up
Operational verification of both manual and motor operated disconnects
Qualification
Required
Possess a high level of technical expertise as applied to electric transmission and distribution equipment facilities
Must be fully knowledgeable with the National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, Fall Protection, LOTO, OSHA Regulation, Confined Spaces, ARC Flash, Shock Hazards, Safe Work Practices and are experienced working in energized high voltage facilities
A graduate Electrical Engineer or trained technician with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience
Able to read, modify and interpret all types of electrical drawing, schematics, wiring diagrams and logic diagrams
Familiar with all types of test equipment including, but not limited to, circuit breaker timing apparatus, high potential AC and DC test equipment, high current/low impedance ohmmeters, digital multi-meters, relay test apparatus, power quality metering
Possess good computer skills, including MS-Word, MS-Excel, Windows and be willing to learn new software packages as they appear
Will be required to perform the work in an IBEW union environment
Must have a valid and clean driver's license
Must have good work ethic
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Must have a clean record and be able to obtain a CDL, TWIC and/or similar document needed
Must pass Pre-hire Drug Screen and background check
Preferred
AutoCAD a plus but not expected
Benefits
Benefits (paid through the local union hall)
Company
JET Electrical Testing
Jet Electrical Testing, LLC provides nationwide electrical testing and maintenance services for all electrical equipment to ensure safe operation of electrical infrastructures, reduce downtime, and increase dependability.
11-50 employees
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