Senior Substation Test Technician

Qualus

  • Reno, NV
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Position OverviewPower your future with Qualus as a Substation Test Technician. Our Substation Test Technicians lead and perform testing, maintenance and repair of low, medium, and high voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor control and other electrical apparatus in utility substation environments. Apply now and join the Qualus team!Responsibilities
  • Performing testing on low, medium, and high voltage breakers including Megger, Ductor, Hi-Pot, Hi-Current, and Timing tests.
  • Completing mechanical work and repairs on breakers, including tear down, refurbishment and parts replacement.
  • Painting breakers and parts.
  • Wiring circuit breakers.
  • Utilizing and accurately reading meters.
  • Reading schematics and wiring drawings.
  • Troubleshooting circuit breaker controls.
  • Reading and plotting time-current curves.
  • Testing power and current transformers, including Power Factor and TTR.
  • Accurately and consistently documenting using Power DB.
  • Able to work with electrical tools and socket sets.
Qualifications
  • 5 years’ related experience in substations, power plants, primary power distribution and related protection and control schemes.
  • Minimum 2 years of substation power systems experience.
  • Licensures and Certifications: NETA 2, 3, or 4 preferred.
  • Education: High School Diploma.
  • Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
  • Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients
  • Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
Benefits & CompensationQualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.Company OverviewQualus 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. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.EEOAt Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email careers@qualuscorp.com.

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