Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician, Level 3 (Remote - Travel Required)

SOLV Energy seeks an Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician, Level 3, responsible for testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting in substations and solar facilities. The role is remote but requires significant travel to job sites. Responsibilities include supervising technicians, ensuring safety compliance, and preparing documentation. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to travel 75% of the time.
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 Acceptance HV/MV Testing Technician Level 3 is responsible for the execution and management of Testing, Commissioning, troubleshooting and repair activities in substations, BESS and PV facilities

This role is remote with heavy travel to varying jobsites required. 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 workingAble to perform all essential Testing Technician 1 and 2 job responsibilitiesDirect and supervise acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment in the substation, BESS and PV facilities as directed by managementPerform site acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment in the substation, BESS and PV facilities and perform energized electrical work strictly adhering to company and industry safety standardsEnsure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standardsUnderstand, follow and communicate safety regulations and work proceduresSupervise, provide ongoing training and certify Testing Technician Level I and II employeesPrepare timely and accurate documentation and required reportsComplete a job with the assistance of Technicians and TraineesAssemble, write, and review a complete test report of the work that they performed or supervisedHandle multiple jobs simultaneously, jobs could be mentally demanding and requires limited supervision.Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and teammatesLead and assist in developing technical/safety policy and procedures and be able to write Standard Operating ProceduresComplete other responsibilities as assignedAble 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 setsUphold diversity and inclusion as an unconscious part of SOLV Energy culture.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

Adherence to Company policies and proceduresExcellent attendance and punctualityUnderstanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practicesCustomer/Client satisfactionImproved personal professional growth and educationStaff development and trainingPositive project team attitude

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

3-5 years of acceptance testing experienceHigh School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalentWork towards a C-10 contractor’s license or a Certified Electrical Worker CardAbility to travel 75% of timeAbility to troubleshoot network and telemetry issuesValid OSHA 30 certificationValid NFPA 70e Safety Training certificationValid Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certificationDemonstrated ability to recognize work hazards and mitigate using proper tools and proceduresDemonstrated ability to work alone and safety under any conditionsAbility to troubleshoot network and telemetry issuesAbility to pass an exam on international and domestic electrical schematics and symbolsAbility to pass an exam on electrical troubleshootingAbility to pass an exam on reading and interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagramsEffective computer operation skills and ability to operate system testing applicationsEffective verbal and written English language communication skillsEffective organizational skillsAbility to work at remote locations in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather)Ability to work on an “on call” basis (may include weekends or after-hours situations)Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and ability to operate company vehicleHealth and Safety PlanIllness and Injury Prevention PlanElectrical Safety PlanCalifornia Oil Producers – Passport TrainingH2S Training/SCBA AwarenessConfined Space – Entrant/Attendant/SupervisorCPR/First Aid trainingJob Safety AnalysisNETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing SpecificationsElectrical Testing Standard Operating ProceduresComplete commissioning of most relay and metering systemsTroubleshoot and repair all apparatus and their associated systemsSuccessfully complete the startup of any substation, including generation and line protection circuits, both primary, control and communicationAble to complete a job with the assistance of Technicians and Trainees. The jobs should include any component and systems up to and including a small load substation, including relays and meters. Able to successfully complete the startup of any load substation, and parasitic circuits at a generation station. This technician would also be able to troubleshoot regulator and load tap changer controlsAdvanced Relay Test Set with computer controlFamiliar with implementation of engineering studiesPerform load disturbance and other power quality studies using a variety to recording equipmentAble to review a single element relay circuits for adequacy, and troubleshoot simple relay and metering circuitsAble to review a three phase multi-function relays for adequacy, operation, and communicationAble to use the common relay software to communicate with these relays. This would include being able to download/upload settings, maintain/create a relay archive, and manipulate the relay for testingAble to complete commissioning of most relay and metering systems, except specialized generation, multi-function generation and complex line relay systems. This technician should be able to troubleshoot and repair most apparatus and their associated systems. Able to successfully handle most afterhours call outsAble to perform load studies using a variety to recording equipment

Proper/safe operation and selection of the following equipment, as well as use a computer to do the following tests:

Transformer Turns Ratio TesterGround Rod TesterGround MeggerDigital TimerMS-2 Motor Overload Test Set5kV/10kV MeggerBattery Impedance Test EquipmentFluke 89 Digital Multimeter1kV MeggerAC/DC/VLF HypotOil Test SetDigital Low Resistance OhmmeterTransformer Low Resistance OhmmeterOmicron CPC100/TD1 Primary Test SystemCircuit Breaker Time Travel AnalyzerComprehensive Current Transformer Test SetHigh Current Primary Injection Circuit Breaker Test SetBasic Relay Test SetRecloser Test SetAdvanced Relay Test Set with computer controlPerform Transformer Power Factor Test using the Primary Test Manager, this would include power factor, excitation, short circuit impedance, primary and secondary winding resistance, turns ratio testing and load tap changer assessment.Perform a time/travel analysis using the Circuit Breaker Time Travel Analyzer. This would include the setup of a new test, proper execution of the test, the saving, printing and reviewing of the test. The Technician would need to be able to create and save a test plan.Perform a complete test of a current transformer using the computer to control the Comprehensive Current Transformer Test Set.Perform transformer testing using the computer to control various pieces of test equipment that can be controlled via computer.Enter test data into the test report software.Use the common relay software to communicate with relays. This would include being able to download/upload settings, maintain/create a relay archive, and manipulate the relay for testing

Should be able to test the following equipment per NETA standards:

Control Power TransformersPotential TransformersSingle Phase Pole Top TransformersDistribution transformers – Dry and Oil-FilledUnit Substation TransformersPower TransformersLow Voltage Molded Case Circuit Breakers equipped with Thermal/Magnetic Trip Units.Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit Breakers, except complex trip units.Medium Voltage Air Frame Circuit BreakersMedium Voltage Vacuum Circuit BreakersHigh Voltage Oil Circuit BreakersHigh Voltage SF6 Gas Circuit BreakersHigh Voltage Minimum Volume Oil Circuit BreakersHigh Voltage Circuit SwitchersLow and Medium Voltage ContactorsMotorsGeneratorsCurrent TransformersLoad Type SwitchgearGround Fault SystemsFused and Non-Fused Disconnect SwitchesLow and Medium Voltage CablesElectro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Single Function RelaysSolid-State LSIG trip units found on Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit BreakersRecloser Controls, such as Form 3A, 4A, and 4C.Test Calibrate simple analog indicating meters.Solid-State multi-function relays.Solid-State multi-function meters.Electro-Mechanical kilowatt/KVAR hour meters.Complex analog indicating metersMolded case circuit breakers equipped with thermal/magnetic and instantaneous trip unitsPerform diagnostic testing on transformers and can analyze oil sample reports for a transformerTroubleshoot electrically operated circuit breakers, without regard to the mechanical operating systemElectro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Over Current RelaysElectro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Over and Under Voltage RelaysElectro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Frequency RelaysElectro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Reverse Power RelaysElectro-Mechanical and Simple Solid-State Transformer Differential RelaysSolid-State LSIG trip units found on Low Voltage Air Frame Circuit BreakersRecloser Controls, such as Form 3A, 4A, and 4CTest Calibrate simple analog indicating metersSolid-State multi-function feeder management relaysSolid-State multi-function motor management relaysSolid-State multi-function transformer management relaysSolid-State multi-function metersElectro-Mechanical kilowatt/kilovar hour metersComplex analog indicating meters

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicalsRequires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perceptionOccasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access placesThe noise intensity level may be highWorking on or near lifts and other machines Working near medium and high voltage

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, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$130,000.00 - $156,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13072

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