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LVI Associates
Substation Tester
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What they do
An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.
$89,080 / year median in Texas
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Dallas, TX A growing electrical contractor specializing in substation construction, commissioning, testing, and maintenance is seeking a Substation Technician / Tester to support projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This role will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintaining substation equipment on a variety of utility and industrial substation projects.
Responsibilities:
Perform testing and commissioning of substation equipment Test protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, and associated control systems Utilize testing equipment such as Doble, Omicron, and SEL software Troubleshoot electrical and protection system issues Support maintenance, upgrades, and commissioning efforts on energized and greenfield substations Complete testing reports and commissioning documentation Maintain compliance with all safety standards and client requirementsQualifications:
Experience as a Relay Technician, P&C Technician, Substation Technician, Electrical Test Technician, or Commissioning Technician Hands-on experience with substation testing and commissioning Knowledge of protective relay systems and substation equipment Familiarity with Doble and/or Omicron testing platforms Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Why Consider This Opportunity? Long-term pipeline of substation projects across Texas Strong company growth and advancement potential Competitive compensation and benefits package Opportunity to work on complex high-voltage substation projects If you have experience testing and commissioning substation equipment and are looking for your next opportunity in the Dallas market, please apply or reach out for a confidential discussion. Job Alerts Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Senior Estimator USA $129,600- $170,000 USD Project Manager/ Estimator
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