Commissioning Associate (Field)
Role Overview
The Commissioning Associate will be responsible for learning and supporting testing and commissioning activities on all Wind Energy Transmission Texas (WETT) substation projects under the direction of a Commissioning Lead or Construction Manager.
This role consists of overseeing and learning contract resources to ensure all new and existing station equipment is commissioned to industry and WETT standards with a hands-on approach.
In this role, the Commissioning Associate will also be responsible for helping the Commissioning Lead develop new standards necessary for project turnover from the contractor to the utility and documenting commissioning best practices.
The Commissioning Associate will help ensure project testing deliverables and coordination efforts are completed by the required project schedule by tracking progress and escalating issues as needed.
This position will require working remotely, on-site with minimal supervision, and traveling to numerous job sites each week.
This position will be issued a company truck to facilitate travel as required.
This position will report to the Construction Manager.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-5 years of combined experience in protection and control engineering design, protective relay testing, apparatus testing, and station startup commissioning.
- Basic understanding of industry design, construction, testing standards, and methods typical for 138 kV and 345 kV transmission and substation projects.
- Demonstrates an understanding of transmission system relays (SEL and GE.)
- Demonstrates understanding of transmission system communication devices (i.e., RTAC, network switches, gateways)
- Ability to understand switching orders and determine critical checkpoints (in-service checks) during station energization.
- Basic understanding of relay logic and relay setting development.
- Basic understanding of zones of protection.
- Ability to read and interpret control prints, relay schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Comfortable overseeing multiple contract resources and managing their daily tasks.
- Strong understanding of project schedules and sequence of deliverables required to energize a substation.
- Basic understanding of the latest computer-controlled solid-state test equipment, such as Omicron or Doble, and their associated software.
- Familiarity with NETA, NFPA, NESC, NEC, IEEE, AISC, ACI, and OSHA standards and requirements.
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
- Self-motivated and able to function effectively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities of multiple projects.
- Ability to be effective in a growing organization and demonstrate flexibility in taking on new challenges.
- Must have or be willing to get Health and Safety training, including OSHA 30hr Construction Certification and CPR/FIRST Aid Certification.
- Basic understanding of Safety Risk/Barrier Analysis is preferred.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and kneeling on uneven terrain.
- Prolonged periods of driving to multiple job sites in a single day.
- Must be able to work outdoors during varying temperature extremes.
- Must be comfortable working in and around active construction sites with potentially hazardous equipment.
- Must be able to work prolonged hours as construction demands warrant. -
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Why Work at Wind Energy Transmission Texas (WETT)?
- At WETT, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a company that plays a critical role in powering Texas with reliable, clean, and renewable energy. We take pride in fostering a workplace where innovation, integrity, and collaboration drive our success—and where every employee has a meaningful impact.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding of Safety Risk/Barrier Analysis is preferred.
About Wind Energy Transmission Texas
Private Texas electric transmission provider operating high-voltage lines and substations for reliable power delivery across West Texas.
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