Substation Technician | Senior Field EngineerSpark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a Substation Electrician to join our project in Angleton, TX. Here's what you'll do as a Substation Electrician
Troubleshooting circuitry and replacing damaged components on industrial equipment and systems
Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
Demonstrating your commitment to safety in the workplace
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
Inspect, test, construct and maintain substation electrical equipment, such as MV & HV circuit breakers, pad mount switches, capacitors, reactors, ground grids and transformers
Electrical testing on power transforming including turns ratio (TTR), cap bridge (DF), winding resistance and insulation resistance, doble etc.
Obtain fluid analysis from oil filled transformers for standard chemical and electrical property analysis in accordance with ASTM guidelines
Construction/installation/maintenance of cable tray, high voltage cable terminations, ground grids, underground duct banks and control wiring for various electrical equipment.
Leadership skills enabling you to successfully run small jobs in a timely manner with little to no supervision
Installing conduit and wire and terminating conductors
Installing fixtures and devices for industrial applications and systems
Ordering required parts and controlling all job materials using our computer system
Completing work orders as per client specifications and input; reviewing the completed job with the customer, to ensure complete satisfaction
Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:
Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutional
Competitive hourly wages
Benefits (health, vision, dental)
401K contribution, up to 3% match
Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
Hands-on and supportive leadership team
Employee referral bonus program
Monthly cell phone allowance
All travel, training, workwear & PPE paid for
Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail)
…much more
Do you have the Spark? Here's what we're looking for:
Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma/Electrical Engineering Degree and/or Electrical State License
Minimum 5 years' experience with the following:
Substations (gas circuit breakers, air switches)
Power transformers
Protective relays
Current and potential transformers, metering equipment
Switchgear, vacuum and air magnetic circuit breakers, air switches
Backup generators
Uninterruptible Power Systems
Substation and UPS battery systems
Induction and synchronous motors (2300V and Above)
Motor Starters (2300V and Above)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced growing environment.
Demonstrates thorough understanding of how each business unit adds value to the organization.
Explores and addresses underlying, and long-term client needs while scanning the environment to identify new contacts
Who is Spark Power?Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers' Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers' operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.#sparkyourcareerUS
Full-time