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SOLV Energy · 3 months ago

HV Testing Technician – Level 2

Field

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$25.41/hr - $31.74/hr

4+ years exp

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. The HV Testing Technician – Level 2 will manage testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities in both substations and PV facilities, ensuring adherence to safety standards and supervising junior technicians.

ConstructionEnergyRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Stresses the importance that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working

Able to perform all essential Testing Technician I job responsibilities

Direct and supervise site testing, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting as directed by management

Perform site testing, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and energized electrical work strictly adhering to company and industry safety standards

Perform maintenance in accordance with company directives or authorized service documents

Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards

Understand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work procedures

Supervise, provide ongoing training and certify Testing Technician Level I employees

Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports

Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees

Assemble, write, and review a complete test report of the work that they performed or supervised

Handle multiple jobs simultaneously

Lead and assist in developing technical/safety policy and procedures and be able to write Standard Operating Procedures

Ability to assess other technicians in both safety and technical skill sets

Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammates

Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture

Qualification

Substation testing experienceElectrical troubleshootingNETA Standards knowledgeSafety certificationsElectrical schematics understandingComputer operation skillsTechnical report writingTeam supervisionEffective communicationOrganizational skills

Required

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent

Minimum four years of experience in substation testing, maintenance and repair

Work towards a C-10 contractor's license or a Certified Electrical Worker Card

Ability to travel 75% of time

Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues

Valid OSHA 30 certification

Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification or equivalent

Valid Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification

Ability to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbols

Ability to pass an exam on electrical troubleshooting

Ability to pass an exam on reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams

California Oil Producers – Passport Training

H2S Training/SCBA Awareness

Knowledge of NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Specifications

Electrical Testing Standard Operating Procedures

Complete commissioning of most relay and metering systems

Troubleshoot and repair all apparatus and their associated systems

Successfully complete the startup of any substation, including generation and line protection circuits, both primary, control and communication

Able to complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees. The jobs should include any component and systems up to and including a small load substation, including relays and meters

Familiar with implementation of engineering studies

Perform load disturbance and other power quality studies using a variety to recording equipment

Able to review a single element relay circuits for adequacy, and troubleshoot simple relay and metering circuits

Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures

Demonstrated ability to work alone and safety under any conditions

Effective computer operation skills and ability to operate system testing applications

Effective verbal and written English language communication skills

Effective organizational skills

Ability to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)

Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)

Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicle

Health and Safety Plan

Illness and Injury Prevention Plan

Electrical Safety Plan

Confined Space – Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor

CPR/First Aid training

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.

Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.

Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Company

SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services.

Founded in 2008

San Diego, California, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.solvenergy.com/

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