Relay Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining all transmission and distribution relay control systems and associated equipment. It ensures the efficient, safe, reliable, and NERC compliant operation of LCEC’s electric substations and transmission network.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, install, test, commission, and maintain protective relays and associated equipment.
• Understand and work within LCEC and OSHA safety standards.
• Absorb all LCEC safety policies and guidelines.
• Have a working knowledge of various manufacturers' protective equipment and test instruments in regard to substation and transmission line operation.
• Be familiar with NERC Reliability Standards that apply to LCEC substations and transmission network.
• Be proficient in electrical mathematics and possess a solid understanding of power flow.
• Manage stress and pressure in a frequently changing environment.
• Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Examine relay settings and logic equations for confirmation of system operation in accordance with design.
• Develop written standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for protective relaying.
• Redline electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Provide mentoring to technicians at equal or lower steps.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within LCEC.
• Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts.
• Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.

Requirements

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent (Required) and An associate’s degree or a two-year technical or trade school certificate of completion in substation relaying maintenance, electronics, electrical engineering technology (Required) or Documented completion of a 4-year utility relay technician apprenticeship program, equivalent to journey-level certification. (Required)
• Experience: Four years on-the-job field experience in relay protection at an electric utility or 2 years on-the-job experience with the education listed above. (Required) Two years on-the-job experience with the education listed above. (Preferred)
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Must possess general knowledge of utility protection schemes. (Required) Ability to work independently within one (1) year of job award. (Required) Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations and outside of regular assigned shift; ability to work overtime, on-call and availability to respond to callouts and maintain an acceptable callout response. (Required) Must live within a 45-minute commute from regular worksite. (Required) Must be able to travel daily within the service area; field work in an electrical substation environment with regular exposure to energized and de-energized equipment on voltages ranging up to 138kV; exposure to adverse weather conditions; and general office environment. (Required)

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License. (Required)

Skills

• General knowledge of utility protection schemes.
• Ability to work independently within one (1) year of job award.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations and outside of regular assigned shift; ability to work overtime, on-call and availability to respond to callouts and maintain an acceptable callout response.
• Must live within a 45-minute commute from regular worksite.
• Must be able to travel daily within the service area; field work in an electrical substation environment with regular exposure to energized and de-energized equipment on voltages ranging up to 138kV; exposure to adverse weather conditions; and general office environment.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus $10,000
• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm, M-F plus some irregular hours when needed (pursuant to the CBA).