Qualus · 2 weeks ago
Senior Substation Test Technician
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expQualus is a leading power solutions firm focused on transforming power infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Substation Test Technician to perform testing and maintenance of medium and high voltage circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear in utility substation environments.
Electrical DistributionEnergyPower GridProject ManagementTraining
Responsibilities
Perform maintenance 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, CCVT’s, 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
Qualification
Required
High School/GED required with technical/vocational school background related to electrical/power required
2-year technical school graduate or Bachelor's degree from ABET accredited university
Minimum 3 years related experience in substations, power plants and related protection and control schemes
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English
Valid driver's 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
Preferred
Protective relay experience preferred, but not required
Familiar with omicron and doble software preferred, not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Qualus
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Rhonda Harris
Vice President, Human Resources
Recent News
2024-05-23
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