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Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Substation Technician. As a Substation Technician you will perform testing and maintenance of medium and high voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical apparatus in utility substation environments.
Responsibilities
• Perform maintenance activities involving the operation of equipment in utility substations from 15-500kV, adhering to all safety measures.
• Perform inspection, testing, and troubleshooting on medium and high voltage circuit breakers up to 500kV including megger, ductor, power factor, gas analysis, and timing tests.
• Perform inspection, testing and troubleshooting of power transformers including TTR, power factor, Sweep Frequency Response Analysis, excitation, and winding resistance.
• Perform testing on current transformers, CCVT’s, substation grounding systems, and station batteries.
• Utilize and accurately read meters and test equipment.
• Must have a strong proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics and wiring drawings.
• Troubleshoot circuit breaker and transformer controls.
• Accurately document test results using Power DB.
• Adhere to production timelines.
• Mentor and help hold team members accountable for assigned tasks.
Qualifications
• 2-year technical school graduate, BSEE, Navy Nuclear Power or Army Prime Power experience preferred; High School/GED required with technical/vocational school background related to electrical/power required
• Minimum 2 – 4 years related experience in substations, power plants and related protection and control schemes
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Protective relay experience preferred
• Omicron and doble software experience preferred
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO
Qualus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate.
At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For details, view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement here.
