Transformer Test Technician

SUMMARY:
Our Client within the manufacturing sector is looking for a Transformer Test Technician to carry out routine testing of transformers and power transformers

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Electrical Qualification – Electrical Trade Certificate &/or Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Prior experience in the transformer industry required
• More than 5 years’ experience in transformers testing including power transformers up to 50 MVA 170 kV Class
• Ability to prepare testing circuits, interpreting customer specification
• Computer literacy- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc)
• Valid drivers’ license

• Voltage ratio & polarity testing
• Insulation resistance testing
• Winding resistance testing
• Separate source over-voltage withstand testing
• Induced overvoltage withstand testing
• No load loss & magnetisation testing
• Full-Load loss & Impedance testing
• Auxiliary instrumentation & control system testing
• Auxiliary voltage (PT) & current (CT) measuring device testing
• Prepare oil sampling from transformers and perform oil voltage breakdown test

• SFRA test
• Tan Delta/Capacitance test
• Temperature rise test
• Partial discharge test
• Impulse test

• Prepare final test calculations of basic routine tests to show transformer performance
• Prepare test reports to Customers using WTA Test Bay System (ENS)
• Carry out meetings with Customer on a high technical level to present the tests results and solutions to sort out any issues detected during inspections

• Assist on production process of transformers up to 50 MVA 170 kV and carry out factory tests before final assembly
• Liaise with Engineering in ensuring identified standards are adhered to pertaining to manufactured product and corrective action is effectively undertaken in case of a failure
• Plan and coordinate the activities of other Test Bay Technicians
• Assist in training of subordinate staff and enhance their career development
• Prepare test bay procedures
• Test transformers on site under customer requisition or to check any lack operation problems or fails
• Assist the implementation of new Test Bay System (ENS) at WTA test bays
• Provide in high technical level information to Sales, Contract, Administration, PCP and to the Customers
• Read and understand national and international standards

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