P&C Field Technologist Assoc. - Sr.

About the role

This position involves performing tasks related to the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of fundamental protection and control devices and related equipment under general supervision. Duties include testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting these devices and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Test fundamental protection & control devices and equipment periodically and as required.
• Calibrate fundamental protection & control devices and equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required.
• Assist with switching at all voltage levels under the direction of the proper Dispatching Authority.
• Maintain test equipment in good working order.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and drawings as required.
• Operate a computer device to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from protection & control devices.
• Install, maintain, and operate all relays, power line carrier sets, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and repair fundamental electromechanical relays.
• Troubleshoot and repair microprocessor-based relays at the card level, such as replacing power supplies, communications cards, I/O cards, etc.
• Diagnose equipment failures, protect mis-operations, and assist with corrective action to perform repairs and prevent recurrence.
• Ensure the circuitry, installation, and operation of equipment is correct prior to placing equipment in service.
• Read electrical schematics and determine that the physical installation at the site is electrically equivalent to the schematic.
• Record test readings and results and determine they are within acceptable specifications and thus the physical installation will perform as per the design.
• Perform basic fault analysis: obtain oscillography data to determine if the protective devices operated as per their issued relay settings.
• Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new P&C systems for capital construction projects.
• Assist the on-site technical lead with directing the activities of contract wiremen and other P&C field personnel assigned to their project.
• Assist a trip testing team.

Requirements

• Possess a valid state driver’s license and meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law.
• Considerable travel and overtime may be required to complete work assignments.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights above the ground in performance of the work.
• Ability to distinguish colors on a standard color blindness test.
• Ability to lift and carry required test equipment and tools.
• Ability to work outdoors and in confined spaces, and to switch station equipment energized up to 765kV using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Experience: Entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree. Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

Skills

• Working knowledge of current, potential, closing and trip circuits.
• Working knowledge of material such as cable, lugs, and wire as applied to protective relay and control circuits.
• Working knowledge of assembly, anchoring, and interchangeability of the various switchboard panel-support and through systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and correct electrical prints and diagrams and the ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to work outdoors and in confined spaces, and to switch station equipment energized up to 765kV using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Pay

• P&C Field Technologist Assoc.: $63,496 - $79,369
• P&C Field Technologist: $74,551 - $93,188
• P&C Field Technologist Sr.: $87,633 - $109,544

Schedule

• Drive Time Requirement: Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the Canton Transmission Service Center (2755 Faircrest Street SW Canton, Ohio 44706)