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NETA - Electrical Test Technician
Saber Power Services, LLC, (SPS) located in Houston, TX is a nationally recognized full service, EPC, specialty engineering, procurement, construction and testing and commissioning company specializing in complex medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure in North America.
Saber Power Services seeks a professional, dedicated individual with a positive outlook for our Sr. Electrical Testing Technician to p erform electrical testing, maintenance, and start-ups of high voltage substations.
Education And/or Work Experience
- AAS in Electrical or Electronics Technology, BSEE, BSEET or equivalent experience in the high voltage industry
- 4 years’ experience in the high voltage industry
Qualifications
- Power DB knowledge a plus
- Valid driver’s license Word processing, spread sheet and e-mail software
- Mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry
- Broad knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals (Electrical)
- Broad knowledge of the major components of a substation
- Broad knowledge of control and protection systems (Electrical)
- Knowledge of high-voltage electric field theory (Electrical)
- Broad knowledge of electrical code and standards (NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE and ANSI) (Electrical)
- Broad knowledge of civil / structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC and ACI) (Civil / Structural)
- Broad knowledge of the function of major electrical equipment
- Broad knowledge of ground grid theory and design (Electrical)
- Effective oral and written communications
- Knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation
- Knowledge of drafting standards
- Working in a team environment
- Communicating effectively with co-workers
- Ability to travel 50% required
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear included (but not limited to) the following:
- Protective relaying and relaying systems
- Circuit Breakers
- Power Transformers
- Current and Potential Transformers
- Meters, Transducers, and Power system metering
- Power Cables
- Grounding Systems
- Motors and Motor Starters
- Station Batteries and Chargers
- Alarm systems and Annunciators
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs
- Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended
- Represent the company in a professional manner regarding communicating and interfacing with clients
- Communicate effectively with the company management team on a regular basis regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment
- Always make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for those who do otherwise
- Develop and track all drawings required for the construction of an electrical substation
- Oversee project specific activities of project team
- Mark up drawings for the submission to Engineering
- Perform calculations required for the design of various civil / structural components (Civil / Structural)
- Learn and use task specific software
- Learn and properly use the document management system
- Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices
- Keep project schedule up to date
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
- Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
- Other duties as required
Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.
Benefits
Saber has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401K with Matching, flexible benefit account; and an outstanding work environment. Check out our Total Rewards Plan here .
Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.