Relay Technician II

Overview

The Relay Technician II at Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a mid-level role responsible for testing, commissioning, and maintaining protection and control systems. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, technical proficiency in relay systems, and the ability to support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and actively participate in job briefings and hazard mitigation efforts.
• Apply Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) concepts in daily work practices.
• Promote safe work behaviors and support team safety initiatives.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Perform and evaluate in-service readings to verify system performance and identify abnormalities.
• Conduct end-to-end testing and validate protection system operation.
• Perform communication installations and testing including SCADA, GOOSE, Modbus, fiber optics, and related protocols.
• Perform circuit analysis involving protective relays, instrumentation transformers, AC/DC circuits, and overall system functionality.
• Analyze relay operations, event records, and system performance data for troubleshooting and validation.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and complex protection logic.
• Create detailed reports, including test results, commissioning records, and calibration documentation.
• Demonstrate clear communication both internally with team members and externally with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Cook up work activities with engineers, project teams, and other technicians to ensure project alignment and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation or distribution level substations.
• Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical / Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred.
• NETA II Certified, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks: Competitive Pay
Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
Career Path Planning
Incentives for Professional Certifications
Competitive Per Diem for Travel
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary

The Relay Technician II is responsible for performing testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with increasing independence. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, technical proficiency in relay systems, and the ability to support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and communication.