Relay Field Technician I

About the role

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Relay Field Engineer I. As a Relay Field Engineer I you responsible for applying electrical theory and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and execute testing plans for protection and control systems and schemes. You will be expected to support the assigned team in executing work plans safely and efficiently with a mindset of quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting acceptance testing / routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment
• Relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor)
• Pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, testing of carrier set, tuning unit, wave trap), pilot wire, transfer trip, fiber optic, CT’s, CCVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc.
• Controls and communications equipment testing
• Verifying all metering (local and SCADA)
• Calibrating all relays
• Trip testing (local and SCADA)
• Digital fault recorders (DFRs) and sequence of event recorders (SERs) and end-to-end line relay systems
• Applying test procedures for various types of relay test equipment
• Substation awareness and safety consciousness
• Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment
• Good PC skills and the ability to support testing activities as required by the project lead

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems
• Knowledge of power system protection & control schemes
• Knowledge of test equipment and test equipment software
• Field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes (preferred)
• Knowledge of test equipment and tool/wiring usage
• Interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above
• Basic PC skills
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures under direct supervision
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
• Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment
• Candidates must be able to perform physical activity such as pushing, pulling, lifting and