NICX Technician (Remote)

About this role

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary: This role involves supporting the network and communications pre-commissioning and commissioning process to ensure the devices communicate properly during hot commissioning.

This role is fully remote with regular travel to various job sites. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description: *This job description reflects management's assignment of essential   functions;   it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned  

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Interpret   and Implement site specific commissioning plans   and adhere to schedules.  

• Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance,   SCADA   to ensure alignment on commissioning activities.  

• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance testing, functional testing, and reliability testing of all   communications   systems.  

• Ensure all commissioning activities   comply with   industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.  

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the commissioning process to ensure   optimal   performance of   SCADA and   site communications systems .  

• Prepare detailed commissioning reports, documenting test results, issues   encountered , and corrective actions taken.  

• Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.  

• Assists   site commissioning personnel in establishment of the Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensuring compliance with its provisions.  

• Utility scale solar power plants testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States  

• Fiber installation and testing  

• Ethernet installation and testing  

• Serial communications installation   and testing (Modbus, DNP,   etc )    

• SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning   

• Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.  

• NETA and IEEE   standards as   related to utility scale solar generation,   ie . Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specific   component   testing  

• Understands the commercial performance of power plants  

• Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organization   requirements   a plus.  

• Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation a plus.  

• Familiarity with testing of mechanical and   solid state   relaying systems   a plus .  

• Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, and drive  

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.  

• Leads by   example to   show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.  

• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct at risk behaviors.  

• Adheres to and ensures all site team members   understands   standard operating procedures.  

• Leads and supports the site team in technical,   quality   and safety,   utilizing   system in place.  

• Ability to   Utilize, inspect, and understand   proper   usage of Personal Protective Equipment.  

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:    

• A minimum of   3 -5   years of experience in commissioning utility-scale solar power projects.  

• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.  

• Strong knowledge of   network ing and communications systems.  

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.  

• Ability   to   interpret   Electrical and Mechanical Drawings/ Schematics  

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.  

Physical Demands and Environmental Condition:  

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment,   and variable site conditions.  

• Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.    

• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and   possess   depth   perception    

• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places    

• Occasional extended work hours/ potential for overnight work. 

• Potential for extended travel/ remote work  

• The noise intensity level may be high    

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer    At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range: $101,363.00 -

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