Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

Applied High Voltage (AHV) is seeking a Protection & Controls Technician to join their testing team on construction sites within the continental US. The role involves testing utility transmission grade relays and performing functional testing of protective schemes, as well as commissioning and troubleshooting substation SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute test plans with Doble ProTest or equivalent software/equipment.
• Plan and perform functional testing of complex protection schemes.
• Responsible for overall quality and conformance to specifications of the project.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and wiring issues.
• Communicate progress and issues to Project Manager and other company management.
• Track and organize project testing documentation for inclusion in closeout packages.

Requirements

• Must be able to safely work in energized utility class substations.
• Must be able to lead a team and exhibit/maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to professionally represent the Company with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors.
• Push issues to resolution.
• Self motivated.
• Excellent ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Capability and inclination to research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter.
• Perform in-service checks in energized substations.
• Minimum Associate's degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering, Bachelor's preferred or equivalent experience in industry (10+ years) preferred.
• Travel: 75% average (annual).
• Clean driving record.
• Work in challenging ambient conditions including outdoors, hot and cold temperatures and loud noises.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work in elevated positions.
• OSHA 10 hour (minimum).
• NFPA 70E.
• FA/CPR training.
• NICET or NETA level 2 or higher qualified.

Skills

• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, Doble Protection Suite, RTS, SEL Acselerator, Adobe and others as needed.
• Experience (3-5 years) testing SEL, GE, ABB, Basler microprocessor based relays.
• Understanding of protective relays and schemes including overcurrent, differential, line, voltage and frequency protection applications.
• Perform SCADA testing with SEL RTAC and or similar vendors equipment.

Location

• Continental US

Work Type

• Construction sites
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3-5 years experience testing relays
• 10+ years equivalent experience preferred

Education Level

• Associate's degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• 401K

About the Company

• Applied High Voltage (AHV) is an electrical engineering and construction company with expertise in high voltage grid interconnection and transmission.
• AHV delivers top-notch talent, personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects.

Equal Opportunity

• Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer.