SOLV Energy
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SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.
*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
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 1 and 2 job responsibilities
Direct and supervise acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment in the substation, BESS and PV facilities as directed by management
Perform site acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment in the substation, BESS and PV facilities and perform energized electrical work strictly adhering to company and industry safety standards
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 and II employees
Prepare timely and accurate documentation and required reports
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, jobs could be mentally demanding and requires limited supervision.
Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammates
Lead and assist in developing technical/safety policy and procedures and be able to write Standard Operating Procedures
Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Able to assist in developing technical/safety policy and procedures and able to write Standard Operating Procedures. Able to assess other technicians in both safety and technical skill sets
Uphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.
Adherence to Company policies and procedures
Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
Improved personal professional growth and education
3-5 years of acceptance testing experience
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent
Work towards a C-10 contractor’s license or a Certified Electrical Worker Card
Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues
Valid NFPA 70e Safety Training certification
Valid Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification
Demonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work alone and safety under any conditions
Ability to troubleshoot network and telemetry issues
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
Effective computer operation skills and ability to operate system testing applications
Effective verbal and written English language communication 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
California Oil Producers – Passport Training
Confined Space – Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor
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. Able to successfully complete the startup of any load substation, and parasitic circuits at a generation station. This technician would also be able to troubleshoot regulator and load tap changer controls
Advanced Relay Test Set with computer control
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
Able to review a three phase multi-function relays for adequacy, operation, and communication
Able to use the common relay software to communicate with these relays. This would include being able to download/upload settings, maintain/create a relay archive, and manipulate the relay for testing
Able to complete commissioning of most relay and metering systems, except specialized generation, multi-function generation and complex line relay systems. This technician should be able to troubleshoot and repair most apparatus and their associated systems. Able to successfully handle most afterhours call outs
Able to perform load studies using a variety to recording equipment
Proper/safe operation and selection of the following equipment, as well as use a computer to do the following tests:
Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set
High Current Primary Injection Circuit Breaker Test Set
Advanced Relay Test Set with computer control
Perform Transformer Power Factor Test using the Primary Test Manager, this would include power factor, excitation, short circuit impedance, primary and secondary winding resistance, turns ratio testing and load tap changer assessment.
Perform a time/travel analysis using the Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer. This would include the setup of a new test, proper execution of the test, the saving, printing and reviewing of the test. The Technician would need to be able to create and save a test plan.
Perform a complete test of a current transformer using the computer to control the Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set.
Perform transformer testing using the computer to control various pieces of test equipment that can be controlled via computer.
Enter test data into the test report software.
Use the common relay software to communicate with relays. This would include being able to download/upload settings, maintain/create a relay archive, and manipulate the relay for testing
Should be able to test the following equipment per NETA standards:
Distribution transformers – Dry and Oil-Filled
Low Voltage Molded Case Circuit Breakers equipped with Thermal/Magnetic Trip Units.
Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers, except complex trip units.
Medium Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
High Voltage Minimum Volume Oil Circuit Breakers
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Single Function Relays
Solid-State LSIG trip units found on Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
Recloser Controls, such as Form 3A, 4A, and 4C.
Test Calibrate simple analog indicating meters.
Electro-Mechanical kilowatt/KVAR hour meters.
Molded case circuit breakers equipped with thermal/magnetic and instantaneous trip units
Perform diagnostic testing on transformers and can analyze oil sample reports for a transformer
Troubleshoot electrically operated circuit breakers, without regard to the mechanical operating system
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Over Current Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Over and Under Voltage Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Frequency Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Reverse Power Relays
Electro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Transformer Differential Relays
Solid-State LSIG trip units found on Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers
Recloser Controls, such as Form 3A, 4A, and 4C
Test Calibrate simple analog indicating meters
Solid-State multi-function feeder management relays
Solid-State multi-function motor management relays
Solid-State multi-function transformer management relays
Electro-Mechanical kilowatt/kilovar hour meters
Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals
Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception
Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places
Working on or near lifts and other machines
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
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