Operations & Maintenance Substation Specialist

About the Position

We are seeking an Operations & Maintenance Substation Specialist to provide technical support for substation maintenance and emergency field support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and oversight to substation maintenance activities.
• Develop maintenance schedules and estimates for substations and other technologies.
• Provide emergency onsite field support and work oversight for substation and distribution systems repairs and remediation.
• Act as the substation technical lead for Substation Operation and Maintenance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Support oversight of testing calibration and troubleshooting of substation systems.
• Provide general electrical technical support to operations and maintenance efforts for other power generation and storage systems (solar, BESS, etc.).
• Oversee estimating of substation maintenance activities, and BOP activities.
• Provide technical support to other service areas such as solar and battery energy storage.
• Provide technical and onsite oversight in emergency/emergent situations for substation projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in substation Operations and Maintenance execution.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, or related program.
• 9 – 12 years of experience in Substations and Distribution Systems Operations & Maintenance.
• Experience estimating both commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Competent in equipment troubleshooting.
• Protection and control systems.
• SCADA.
• Experience with testing protocols and test equipment.
• At least 5 years in transmission and distribution substations.
• Experienced in isolation and switching procedures.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Understanding of construction and constructability practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Time management skills to ensure effective maintenance planning and execution.
• A drive for results with perseverance and patience.
• Effective communication and listening skills for collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to self-develop and stay updated with industry advancements.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Employee-owned company with shared financial rewards through stock ownership.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. We empower our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

Locations

• Overland Park, KS, US
• Houston, TX, US
• Charlotte, NC, US
• Cary, NC, US
• Phoenix, AZ, US

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