FACTS Field Technologist
Core
Commissioning, operation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) and HVDC facilities, including STATCOMs, SVCs, and ESSs, to ensure transmission grid reliability.
Role type
Field Technologist (Power Systems)
Builds
Transmission grid reliability and stability
Domain
Energy / Power Transmission
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical schematics reading, troubleshooting, switching operations, maintenance planning, vendor coordination, fault analysis, oscillography interpretation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
FACTS controllers, relays, test equipment, oscillography tools
Responsibilities
Perform annual work plans for FACTS devices, troubleshoot and repair devices, respond to emergency call-outs, coordinate service restoration, test and calibrate controllers, perform switching at various voltage levels, lead installation and commissioning activities, maintain tools and records, coordinate procurement of replacement parts.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC