Senior Relay Field Technician
$150,000–$200,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Conduct testing, routine maintenance, and commissioning of substation power equipment, relaying, pilot channel, controls, and communications systems. Interpret substation drawings, write procedures and test plans, and perform troubleshooting and repair of relaying and control equipment. Calibrate relays, verify voltage and current inputs, metering, alarms, and function switches, and execute trip testing for local and SCADA systems. Plan and schedule test activities efficiently without service interruptions while providing technical support to field service personnel. Perform regular field work indoors and outdoors, applying client switching procedures and safety measures. Requires 5+ years of field experience in commissioning and relay calibration.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
- Valid Driver's license and good driving record
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
- 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
- Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills
- Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation
- Learn and apply client's switching procedures and safety measures as required
- Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
- Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
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