Substation Relay Protection and Control Technician I & Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage electrical systems.
• Assist project lead in the functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers & circuit breaker controls. Assist in isolation, setpoint testing, advanced logic testing, and scheme testing (reclosing, breaker failure, etc.).
• Assist with end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify communication assisted protection schemes.

• Assist project lead in installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems and associated communication equipment.

• Assist project lead in developing written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying, DFR's, RTU's, IED's, Distribution Automation and associated communication systems.
• Generate customer reports describing the problem found and correction action taken / proposed.
• Maintain a professional attitude when representing the company during phone or personal contact with outside vendors, customers, or service providers etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer an Associate's degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or a EE Degree from an ABET accredited college, similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee), or Journeyman level Electrician.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Valid Driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be able to distinguish color coding of wires, fiber optics or other materials required by essential job functions.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• All offers are conditional on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening
• Must be able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have a valid driver's license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
• Must be available for regular overnight domestic travel
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.