Senior Relay Technician

About the role

This position supports the regulated electric transmission business of LS Power. Specifically, this position will be based in California and be responsible for protective relaying and SCADA/communication systems at newly constructed STATCOM transmission facilities in central and northern California.

The job scope involves protective relays, SCADA and communication gear, metering equipment and high-voltage equipment including switchgear, SF6 circuit breakers, power electronics and disconnect switches. The successful candidate will be an experienced Relay Technician with the requisite training and vocational experience to perform the job requirements with the highest regard to safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering schematics and technical literature pertaining to electrical transmission protection systems and associated communication equipment
• Support the preventative maintenance program for transmission protective relay systems
• Maintain accurate records including test results, drawings and maintenance documentation on associated equipment and devices
• Aid with event investigations by retrieving relay fault records and operational data from field devices
• Maintain and update relay settings and SCADA system configurations as directed by engineering
• Support construction projects through testing and commissioning of substation equipment, including field apparatuses, protective relay systems, SCADA and communication systems
• Routinely interface with vendors, interconnected utilities, contractors and consultants in the performance of daily responsibilities
• Develop customized test plans for relays and SCADA equipment using specialized software
• Utilize various test sets to perform functional system tests on relays and other intelligent electronic devices
• Capable of performing and directing substation apparatus maintenance and commissioning procedures for breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches and other equipment and components
• Routinely work in an energized, substation environment but also have a workspace in a corporate office with a warehouse/relay lab/workshop and remote inventory material yard

Qualifications

• You hold a certification in a technical or vocational training program as a relay or substation technician
• You have 7+ years of relevant experience with an electrical utility or testing services contractor
• You possess superior knowledge and understanding of maintenance work performed by contract personnel involving substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers and switches
• You are an expert understanding of protective relaying, communication, metering, and SCADA systems
• You are familiar with specialized technical software and test equipment utilized for substation maintenance activities
• You hold knowledge and understanding of applicable NERC compliance standards and electric utility business operating practices (a plus)
• You are a self-motivated, disciplined individual that possesses effective skills necessary for the job as
• You are a confident communicator, organized, critical thinker
• You possess a strong knowledge of substation operations, maintenance and troubleshooting