Test Technician II

About the Role

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. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Due to continued growth, TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking Entry Level Test Technicians to support our Client Teams across the entire United States. With a staff of over 200 experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians, TRC delivers comprehensive, cost-effective solutions safely to our Electric Utility Customers while providing the best training programs and mentors in this industry and numerous opportunities for growth with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand and utilize the latest industry testing and commissioning standards and guidelines such as IEEE and NETA
• Provide high level customer service, consistently delivers quality services and maintains highly professional and respectful relationship with clients & team
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping
• Ability to learn and perform advanced troubleshooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment
• 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 Working/Field Copy of project drawings updated continuously throughout the project to ensure they accurately reflect the as-left condition of the project 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

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience – 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, et. al.
• 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
• Availability: 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
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively
• Must have good PC skills and experience with Adobe and Microsoft programs
• Candidates 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
• Physical Demands include ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds of test equipment routinely

Benefits

• 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)
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence

Pay

Salary Range USD $38.00 - USD $51.00 /Hr.

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