HV​/MV Field Service Technician

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Full Time Boulder City, NV, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $43.00 To $58.00 Hourly

Nova Source Power Services is the world’s #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, Nova Source has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.

Nova Source’s comprehensive approach to total asset optimization in addition to O&M services includes value engineering, performance analysis, strategic supply chain management, and advanced monitoring systems. The company operates in key global markets managing over 30GW of solar power plants. Nova Source’s expertise extends beyond solar and includes battery energy storage systems (BESS), offering a complete suite of services for the evolving renewable energy landscape.

Perform required testing, preventative and corrective maintenance activities on O&M contracted job sites with High and Medium Voltage stations utilized in utility scale solar photovoltaic (“PV”) power generation. The ideal candidate is comfortable with frequent travel (up to 80%), thrives in remote outdoor environments, and enjoys hands-on troubleshooting.

Role will include project management responsibilities, consisting of leading planned outages to test substation equipment, as well as troubleshooting, repairing, testing & start-up of substation equipment. Position will also be responsible for supporting existing equipment performance and reliability, work to support equipment testing schedules and assigning contract testers, technicians, and engineers to appropriate tasks while developing processes to improve O&M output quality.

This position is a travel based role requiring regular travel in support of business operations. While candidates may be considered from other locations, Nevada and Arizona is the preferred home base for this position.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Utility Solar Operations & Maintenance.
• 5 years of experience in high and/or medium voltage.
  • Circuit breaker testing and maintenance.
  • Cable and cable testing, maintenance, terminations & repairs.
  • 1-500
    
    MVA Transformer testing and maintenance.
  • Protection system testing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HV testing equipment, tools and procedures utilized in the maintenance of PV power generation system.
• Experience in operating and maintaining power plant electrical systems, SCADA and controls systems operation, troubleshooting advanced electrical components, and using procedures to perform equipment preventative and corrective maintenance.

• College or technical degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrical substation knowledge and function.
• Knowledge of and comfortable in medium and high voltage environments as well as able to train safe work practices, learn and teach company clearance and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of Electrical Test Equipment: (Megger, Doble, Ductor, TTR, Hi-Pot, Relay Test Set).
• Knowledge of Grounding codes and practices.
• Knowledge of Transformer Oil Testing.
• Ability to train and develop associates.
• Intimate knowledge of electric utility grid interconnect standards for North America.
• Knowledge of OSHA 269.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code, preferred.
• Proficient at medium & high voltage switching.
• Must have a strong safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting medium voltage and high voltage equipment, including transformers, potential transformers, current transformers, breakers, relays, contractors, motors and inverters.
• Fully fluent in utilizing a CMMS system for maintenance tracking.
• Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) is required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate in English…