Substation Commissioning Technician - Minnesota

About the Position

Substation Commissioning Technician - Minnesota

Join Black & Veatch as a Substation Commissioning Technician in Minnesota. Ensure substation equipment is commissioned in compliance with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment.
• Performs equipment calibration.
• Confirms device set points per design.
• Performs alarms checks to SCADA per substation commissioning package.
• Loads and tests settings and programming in protection relays, RTU, RTAC.
• Performs required functional testing of equipment and systems.
• Verifies equipment installation per design.
• Walks down substation for erection completion.
• Identifies damaged or failed devices for replacements within completion schedule.
• Prepares testing and commissioning documentation.
• Assists and learns aspects of substation yard apparatus testing.
• Learns and implements safety protocols and procedures.
• Familiar with substation schematic sets, able to navigate prints to find necessary drawings.
• Learns how to properly and safely operate a man-lift.
• Assists and learns the aspects of DC function testing.
• Assists and learns the aspects of secondary injection of currents and potentials.
• Learns how to properly identify different equipment in substations.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
• Compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• Certifications: OSHA 10 Hour Training.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET or NETA certification preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant startup experience preferred.
• Previous experience using Doble, Megger, or other relay testing equipment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:
  • Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
  • Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
  • Work around hazardous equipment.
  • Typical office environment.
  • This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $62,400.00 - $80,000.00 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits including health care benefits, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, 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 the B&V Credit Union.
• Opportunity for performance-based bonus program.
• 100% ESOP-owned company where employees share in the financial rewards of the company's success through stock ownership.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is a 100% employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. We are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

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