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CAMS · 2 hours ago

BOP/BESS Technician

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

CAMS Renewable Services LLC is hiring a Balance of Plant (BOP Technician) with knowledge of electrical systems and grid scale battery energy storage systems. The BOP Technician will be responsible for performing substation preventative maintenance, troubleshooting HV systems, and preparing quality reports on site conditions.

EnergyOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Safety First Mindset: Perform all work in a safe manner and in compliance with company safety policies

Site Management (Roads, Signage, Vegetation, etc.)

Managing the inspections, records, outages (planned and unplanned)

Monthly Reporting

On-Site Support during associated site BESS Construction & Commissioning

Substation and Medium Voltage Equipment Inspections

Perform a variety of other high voltage electrical work including managing and executing outages to support construction activities on the base. Occasionally participate in the corrective maintenance of AC distribution and BESS systems/components, as directed by supervisor with minimal supervision

Receive, execute and complete daily work orders in a timely fashion, planning each workday carefully to achieve all objectives within a normal 8-hour work period and without incurring overtime; a workload manager will provide background information about any anomalies or unusual circumstances pertaining to each work order, and they will also inspect the completed work daily to ensure proper quality

Participate in special projects such as pre-commissioning/checkout of new substations, stage additions, or substation inspections, and commissioning preparation

Must comply with safe clearance procedures and all related safety rules and regulations; must consistently and properly wear correct High Voltage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times when working

Participate diplomatically in meetings with regulatory inspectors, and representatives of other companies

Perform all work in a safe manner in compliance with company safety policy

Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of components

Perform electrical testing using appropriate PPE and procedures

Prepare reports, if needed to comply with deliverables in O&M contracts

Help in all areas of preventative and corrective maintenance as directed by supervisor with minimal supervision

Attending training sessions on equipment provided by the manufacturer and approved by management

In the performance of duties, use equipment and resources in accordance with instructions provided by the company

Maintains adherence to Company policies, quality, environmental health and safety policies and good housekeeping practices

Work at heights, in confined spaces, and possibly in awkward positions for extended periods

Up to 20% overnight US travel

Qualification

Electrical Technology DiplomaSubstation Maintenance ExperienceNFPA 70E CertificationTexas Electrical LicenseHigh Voltage Testing EquipmentOSHA 10 CertificationAnalytical SkillsCustomer Service SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCommunication SkillsTime Management Skills

Required

Electrical Technology Diploma or commensurate experience

Minimum 3 years' experience Substations (gas circuit breakers, air switches)

NFPA 70E, Sub Station Maintenance training certification

Thermal Scans & Oil Sampling

Operate test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power quality meters, insulation resistance testers, high potential testers, phase sticks, phase rotation meters, digital test equipment, and cable locating and fault-finding equipment as needed daily

Perform routine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of equipment in high voltage switchyards, substations, and power operations centers

OSHA 10 - General Industry or Construction Certified and CPR certified before starting work; CAMS may provide financial assistance for these courses if necessary

Must be able to become a qualified person per NESC, NEC, NFPA 70F

Ability to perform regular and recurring field inspections, investigations, or surveys in which there is a considerable amount of physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, and climbing

Obtain fluid analysis from oil filled transformers for standard chemical and electrical property analysis in accordance with ASTM guidelines

Construction/installation/maintenance of cable tray, high voltage cable terminations, ground grids, underground duct banks and control wiring for various electrical equipment

Ability to read and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, procedures, and regulations

Must have good organization, communication, analytical, planning, time management, and customer service skills

Must have flexibility to work during weekends and be always available on call

Competent skills using Microsoft office applications like Outlook, Excel, Word

Must be able to commute to the project site near Houston, TX daily

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record