Lead Substation or High/Medium Voltage Technician

Lead Solar Substation, HV/MV Technician

Company Overview
ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world-class team, state of the art technology, and best-in-class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

Job Description
The Substation and HV/MV Technician is directly responsible for the safe, productive, day-to-day onsite operations of Utility Scale Solar PV plants' substations and HV/MV equipment. From performing preventative maintenance and inspections, to troubleshooting and making repairs to maximize production, the Substation and HV/MV Technician gets to exercise a verity of skill-sets and has constant opportunities to learn more. All while making an impact on our safe, reliable, clean energy future.

This role will encompass performing the preventative and corrective maintenance on medium and high-voltage equipment, creating training and procedures for HV/MV equipment operation, and oversight of junior technicians and contractors during HV/MV maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
• Conducting routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of substations, HV, and MV equipment at solar photovoltaic facilities
• Strong understanding of NEC code, electrical theory, NETA, and industry best practices
• Develop and implement switching orders
• Develop job aides and procedures on the high and medium voltage equipment and substations located at ACT's facilities
• Support nationwide network of technicians through training, remote troubleshooting support, and routine travel for complex activities
• Maintaining service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards

Qualification Requirements

• 3 year of experience in AC medium/high voltage systems, substation operations/switching, network communications and monitoring or equivalent
• Experience with operation of SCADA, DAS and UPS systems
• Experience reviewing, writing, and/or implementing switching orders or LOTOs for HV equipment and substations
• Experience racking breakers, operating disconnects, and hanging grounds on HV/MV systems
• Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as infrared cameras, transformer oil analysis, breaker and transformer testing
• Experience working with a CMMS platform
• Knowledge of NERC testing standards, NETA, and standard design/construction practices
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass personnel risk assessment and background check for NERC access
• Working knowledge and experience operating under OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, and 70B
• OSHA 10 General Industry certificate
• Must have the ability to travel(up to 50%), work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is to be performed in the field and job sites where offices are available.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. PPE personal protective equipment is required.
• Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $55