Overview
Electrical Substation/ Power Plant Test Engineer Jobs in Palmetto, GA at Sentinel Electric Inc
Type: Temporary-to-permanent or contract-to-hire | Full-time
State: Georgia
Country: United States
Job title: Electrical Substation/Power Plant Test Engineer
Company Description
American owned and operated since 2001, Sentinel Electric Inc. provides commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance for electrical transmission, distribution and generation clients across Georgia – always to PRC-005 and NERC standards for over 25 years
Role Description
We are hiring an Electrical Test Engineer for a full-time, on-site position. In this role, you will work at substations and power plants across Georgia, performing protective relay setting and testing, troubleshooting, and AC/DC circuit verification. This position involves statewide travel to provide essential electrical testing services.
Responsibilities
- Interpret one-lines, three-lines, DC schematics and wiring diagrams
- Perform routine testing and maintenance of relaying (electro-mechanical and micro-processor) and power line carrier (RFL, PowerComm, Pulsar, Trench)
- Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control equipment under general supervision
- Follow test plans, procedures and switching orders; contribute updates as needed
- Schedule and complete assigned test activities safely and on time, without service interruptions
Work Experience
- Min 5 years of field experience in substation commissioning
Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering bachelor’s or associate’s degree plus five years of substation and/or power plant commissioning experience
Requirements
- Be familiar with relay test sets (Doble, Omicron), and carrier test set (PLC PowerComm)
- Results-oriented; capable of scheduling and completing testing with minimum supervision
- Understand and follow applicable clearance procedures and safety practices
- Self-motivated
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Exercises good communication, organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work out of town
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Schedule
- 4 days a week
- 10 hour days
Sentinel Electric Employee Benefits
- Competitive wages
- 401(k) program with company matching contributions
- Health insurance
Note
- The successful employee must pack a background check that includes but is not limited to a drug test and a criminal activity record.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have previous experience providing commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance services to electrical transmission substations and power plants?
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Electrical Substation/ Power Plant Test Engineer
Company: Sentinel Electric Inc
Location: Palmetto, GA
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