Relay Technician (Protection & Control)

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

About the role

Must be able to safely work in energized utility class substations. Must be able to lead a team and exhibit/maintain a positive attitude. Individual will be responsible for testing utility transmission grade relays and performing all associated functional testing of protective schemes on projects within the continental US. Individual will be capable of commissioning and troubleshooting substation SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute test plans with Doble ProTest or equivalent software/equipment.
• Plan and perform functional testing of complex protection schemes.
• Responsible for overall quality and conformance to specifications of the project.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and wiring issues.
• Communicate progress and issues to Project Manager and others company management.
• Track and organize project testing documentation for inclusion in closeout packages.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate's degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering, Bachelor's preferred or equivalent experience in industry (10+ years) preferred.
• Travel: 75% average (annual).
• Clean driving record.
• Work in challenging ambient conditions including outdoors, hot and cold temperatures and loud noises.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work in elevated positions.
• OSHA 10 hour (minimum).
• NFPA 70E.
• FA/CPR training.
• NICET or NETA level 2 or higher qualified.

Skills

• Ability to professionally represent the Company with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors.
• Push issues to resolution.
• Self motivated.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Excellent ability to understand technical drawings & ability to understand specifications.
• Capability and inclination to research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter.
• Experience (3-5 years) testing SEL, GE, ABB, Basler microprocessor based relays.
• Understanding of protective relays and schemes including overcurrent, differential, line, voltage and frequency protection applications.
• Perform SCADA testing with SEL RTAC and or similar vendors equipment.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, Doble Protection Suite, RTS, SEL Acselerator, Adobe and others as needed.
• Perform in-service checks in energized substations.