Diagnostic Technician Lead (Commissioning Field Tech Lead) - LCRA

You will be trusted to: 

- Leads in the installation, adjusts and performs tests on electrical utility equipment in substations, powerplants, and industrial plants.
- Performs maintenance, evaluation, and documentation of required diagnostic tests which includes circuit breaker operator, profile testing, insulation power factor, transformer combustible gas, DC winding resistance, circuit breaker motion and contact analysis.
- Performs oil analysis for substation electric equipment including but not limited to load tap changers (LTC), transformers, potential transformers (PT), current transformers (CT), circuit breakers, etc.
- Operates testing equipment such as software-driven equipment and power factor (e.g. Doble M4200 controller, Vanguard electronic TTR, etc.).
- Assists Substation Maintenance in the maintenance and repair of substation equipment; may assist in the replacement of parts or substitution of parts.
- Performs complex troubleshooting of control circuits in electrical utility equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, etc.
- Develops and summarizes test results and records of substation equipment and associated equipment including trouble reports.
- Performs low and high voltage switching according to procedures and in coordination with System Operations personnel.
- Performs diagnostic survey work, including infrared, partial discharge measurement, battery impedance, battery strap resistance, acoustic emission and basic substation inspections.
- Performs work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled, and provides guidance to less-experienced team members.
This overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.

You qualify with:

- Seven or more years of experience in electric utility equipment maintenance, three phase power systems, substation equipment maintenance or using test equipment.
- A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

- Must obtain Class A Texas commercial driver’s license within one year (365 days) of hire as a condition of employment.

- Knowledge of substation equipment, 3-phase power systems, electronic testing equipment, AC, DC, and electrical fundamentals and analysis.

- Knowledge of power quality concepts (e.g. power factor, transformer turns ratio, etc.).

- Advanced skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints.

- Skill in the use of electrical testing equipment.

- Skill in communicating effectively with team members, supervision / management and external.

organizations under normal and emergency conditions.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.