Substation P&C Technician - Transmission - Texas

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 105221 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

 

Verification that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements, within the engineer’s discipline capacity.

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Key Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment
• Performs equipment calibration
• Confirms device set points per design
• Performs alarm 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
• Assisting and learning the aspects of substation yard apparatus testing
• Learning and implementing safety protocols and procedures
• Familiarity with substation schematic sets, able to navigate prints to find necessary drawings.
• Learning how to properly and safely operate a man-lift
• Assisting and learning the aspects of DC function testing
• Assisting and learning the aspects of secondary injection of currents and potentials
• Learning 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.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

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

Preferred Competencies:

• Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines Division Policies
• Supervisory Skills Communications Skills Planning Skills
• Multi-tasking Skills Problem Solving Skills Computer Skills
• Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools

 

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

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 o