NICX Technician (Remote)

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 qual...