Apparatus Technician III

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time.

Responsibilities

• Understand and utilize the latest industry testing and commissioning standards and guidelines such as IEEE and NETA.
• Provide high-level customer service, consistently deliver quality services, and maintain highly professional and respectful relationships with clients and team members.
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping.
• Learn and perform advanced troubleshooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Application Errors and Omissions
  • Drawing Errors and Omissions
  • Wiring Errors and Omissions
  • Equipment Malfunctions
  • Questionable Apparatus Test Results
  • Battery Ground Faults
• Provide support in areas of high technical complexity.
• Participate in project meetings including but not limited to: kickoff meetings, planning meetings, progress meetings, lessons learned meetings.
• Learn to identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment.
• Adhere to Site Risk Assessment documentation for all high-risk construction and commissioning activities.
• Learn the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results, and analyses.
• Learn proper project drawing management and general housekeeping techniques for onsite safety and performance.
• Help ensure the Working/Field Copy of project drawings is updated continuously throughout the project to reflect the as-left condition at the end of each day.
• Develop understanding of all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents.
• Ensure all test results are acceptable and permanently recorded, filed, and distributed properly.
• Execute tests and develop detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment.
• Review and approve detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment.
• Assist other engineers and technicians, as required, during commissioning and startup of systems and equipment.
• Conduct TRC’s formal walkdown procedure prior to energizing any equipment.

Examples of Equipment to be tested:

• SF6/Oil/Vacuum Breakers
• Circuit Switchers
• Power Transformers
• Capacitor Banks
• Bus, CTs, PTs, CCVTs
• Wave Traps
• Disconnect Switches
• Surge Arrestors
• Regulators
• Reclosers
• Cables
• DC Battery Banks
• Grounding
• Generators
• Station Service Transformers
• AC/DC Panels

Examples of tests to be performed:

• SF6 Gas, Oil Sampling
• Vacuum Bottle Integrity
• Core-Ground Test
• Insulation Resistance
• Winding Resistance
• Nitrogen System
• Power Factor
• Excitation
• Sweep Frequency Response Analysis
• Turns Ratio
• Polarity
• Dielectric Withstand
• Motion Analysis
• Operating Mechanism Inspection
• Contact Resistance
• Capacitance, Inductance, Impedance
• Disconnect Jaw and Blade Alignment
• Battery Strap and Cell Resistance/Specific Gravity/Load Tests

Requirements

• Associate Degree in a technical field, or equivalent training and experience, which may include:
  • Journeyman Apprentice Electrician Training
  • US Army Prime Power School
  • US Navy Nuclear Electrician Program
  • NETA Level 3 or 4 Certification
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment while maintaining a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Beginning level knowledge of electrical systems; solid understanding of AC and DC schematics, wiring and interconnect drawings, one-line and three-line diagrams.
• Analyze and effectively utilize drawings in the commissioning and/or testing process.
• Learn test equipment-specific software to accurately conduct and document test activities.
• Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time and be available to work flexible hours, including weekends, overtime, holidays, and night work.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and ability to communicate and negotiate effectively.
• Good PC skills and experience with Adobe and Microsoft programs.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Valid USA driver’s license issued by state of residence and in good standing.
• Ability to operate a Man-lift, or willingness to be certified.
• Physical ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds of test equipment routinely.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package consisting of:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
  • Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
  • Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for all full-time employees.
  • Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee's state of residence.

These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full-time, part-time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction-specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $60.00 - USD $76.00 per hour.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.