Regional HV Commissioning Lead
Hybrid · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Regional HV Commissioning Lead will oversee field activities related to the commissioning of substation electrical/control and protection systems across a multi-site region. Responsibilities include providing oversight of commissioning activities, training and utilizing site HV Electrical Inspectors, maintaining clear communication with project teams and contractors, preparing daily progress reports, ensuring compliance with project documents and specifications, reviewing contractor schedules, maintaining commissioning documentation, attending seminars on code changes and industry trends, and guiding 1–3 HV Electrical Inspectors during commissioning. Requires strong technical knowledge in high-voltage systems, NEC, protective relays, and construction documents, plus leadership and travel across regional wind-farm sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 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 proper use of PPE
- 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
- Travel: Will be based at various job sites within the region; primary home site with travel to other sites as needed
- Ability to exhibit professional demeanor and self-motivation; establish and maintain productive customer/partner relationships
- Ability to train, delegate and leverage site electrical inspectors within the region for commissioning purposes
- Physical demands & working conditions: ability to perform tasks on wind farm sites for extended periods
- Safety: ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
- Ambition for growth and collaboration with inclusive culture
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- experience leading substation commissioning
- knowledge of NEC and local codes
- experience with protective relay settings
- ability to read blueprints and construction documents
- strong communication and training skills
- ability to travel within region and work at multiple sites
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