Relay Technician 1st / 2nd Class

General Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for assisting skilled workers to install, calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair relay instruments and control equipment in electrical distribution substations.

Requirements

• Relay Technician 1st Class:
  • Education: Vocational/Technical: Education from a recognized technical school with an emphasis in electronics or continuing education in a recognized relay apprenticeship program.
  • Experience: Two (2) years progressive experience in the maintenance of substation relay and control work related to testing and commission of protective relays.
  • Preferred: Job experience with a distribution electric utility, contractor or related industry.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive technical expertise in protective relay and control systems, including the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and related equipment.
• Thorough understanding of protective relaying schemes such as line, bus, transformer, and distribution protection.
• Skilled in performing diagnostic testing, analyzing test results, and applying relay setting calculations and set-point development.
• Capable of troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical issues involving protective relays, SCADA systems, and control circuits.
• Strong proficiency in electrical mathematics and a solid grasp of power flow principles.
• Maintains working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC).

Skills

• Analytical & Problem Solving Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work independently on complex relay schemes as well as collaboratively in a team setting to achieve goals and meet deadlines, while effectively managing stress and adapting to dynamic, fast-paced environments; skilled in troubleshooting and resolving complex relay-related issues.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exhibits strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills, with a customer-focused approach to effectively engage with employees, management, contractors, vendors, and the public; capable of developing clear and accurate work procedures for critical tasks.
• Computer & Data Management: Demonstrates proficiency in personal computer operations, including data entry and retrieval, file storage and transfer, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; able to quickly learn and navigate corporate computer systems relevant to the role.

Benefits

Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.