Lead Relay Field Technician

About the role

As a Lead Relay Field Technician in our Field Engineering department, you will calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the electric grid. You will work with complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical), substation and electric utility protection systems, station automation, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project-level scope of work and effectively plan commissioning and resource scheduling; provide team leadership to complete test activities efficiently, on time, and without service interruptions while adhering to all established safety protocols.
• Interpret substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).
• Write procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities, including development of isolation plans and functional guidelines.
• Perform testing, including but not limited to:
  • Reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays.
  • Verifying all metering (local and SCADA).
  • Calibrating all relays.
  • Trip testing (local and SCADA).
  • Verifying all alarms (local and SCADA).
  • Verifying all function switches.
• Lead and perform routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment.
• Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state, and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls, and communications equipment.
• Provide project technical support to field service personnel.
• Mentor junior-level field service personnel technically.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in protective relaying in the field.
• Act as a technical lead for small project teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
• Experience in any of the following related areas is desirable:
  • Substation design (including protection & control engineering).
  • Substation construction.
  • Substation commissioning.
  • SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing.
• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, power system protection & control schemes, test equipment, and test equipment software.
• Proficiency in test equipment and tool/wiring usage, interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams, and basic test skills to perform listed duties.
• Basic PC skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
• Effective communication with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation.
• Ability to learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required.
• Ability to reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, and management ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• 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 client interactions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental Leave.
• Paid time off and Holidays.

Pay

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the provided range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.