HV Testing Technician – Level 3

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.

Job Description

Summary:

The HV Testing Technician – Level 3 will manage testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities in both substations and PV facilities.

This role is based in Lubbock, TX or Bakersfield, CA and will require travel within the region. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

* This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position

Responsibilities and Duties:

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, II and III 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, II, and III 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, jobs could be mentally demanding and requires limited supervision.

Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammates

Be familiar with implementation of engineering studies

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

Minimum Requirements:

7+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience in medium/high voltage environments

Expert knowledge of NETA, MTS, and ATS standards

Proficiency with a variety of test equipment

Strong understanding of protective relay schemes and coordination

Ability to interpret electrical schematics and diagrams

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Skills Required:

Perform acceptance, commissioning, and maintenance testing on electrical power systems up to 500kVTest and calibrate various types of protective relays

Conduct insulation resistance and contact resistance testing

Analyze test results and draft comprehensive engineering reports

Troubleshoot complex electrical system failures in critical situations

Mentor Level I/II technicians and serve as a technical lead on projects

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,…