Regional HV Commissioning Lead

The Regional HV Commissioning Lead will oversee field activities related to the commissioning of substation electrical/control and protection systems in order to ensure that defined requirements, schedule and quality are met. The role covers a region with multiple sites in various stages of construction. The Regional HV Commissioning Lead will work closely with each site Construction HV Electrical Inspector.

• Provide regular oversight and inspection/observations of substation commissioning activities.
• Train, as needed, and utilize the site HV Electrical Inspector to ensure daily coverage is provided.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with all company personnel responsible for the project, especially the site HV Electrical Inspector, as well as general contractors and sub-contractors.
• Prepare daily reports outlining progress of the work.
• Ensure that all commissioning activities are completed in accordance with project documents and specifications
• Review and comment on contractor schedules and provide assistance to the project team in meeting the overall project objectives.
• Maintain and organize all substation commissioning documentation.
• Attend seminars regarding code changes and industry trends.
• Additional duties as required.

Direct reports: None, but will provide guidance and daily tasking for 1-3, typically, site HV Electrical Inspectors during the commissioning phase of substation construction.

Full Time

Remote or Hybid Model - Houston, TX

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of training and experience that includes 10 years of related High-voltage experience.
• 7+ years managing substation commissioning activities.
• Thorough knowledge of NEC and local codes, high-voltage safety codes, electrical theory, mathematics, electrical construction, maintenance methods, and the proper use of personal protective equipment
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, statistical, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Ability to comprehend construction documents including blueprints drawings and protective relay setting files.
• Visual acuity including sufficient depth perception, color recognition, and field of vision necessary to perform visual inspections, work with small parts, and take accurate measurements.

This job will be based at various job sites within the region. The Regional HV Commissioning Lead will have a primary (home) site and travel, as needed, to other sites within the region.

• Ability to exhibit a professional demeanor to customers, contractors, and other employees.
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive customer/partner relationships.
• Ability to train, delegate and leverage site electrical inspectors within the region for commissioning purposes.

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites. Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
• Walking: Ability to walk 1 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 60 and 100 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time, or as may be required, while on project sites
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary