Senior Relay Technician (Remote - Travel Required)

Position Responsibilities and Duties

Lead daily safety briefings and identify, mitigate, and eliminate workplace hazards.
Apply Human Performance Error Prevention (HPEP) tools and principles.
Perform acceptance, commissioning, functional, and end-to-end testing of Transmission Line protection and Communication with utility.
Execute testing of transformers, breakers, and relay panel wiring.
Analyze relay event records and disturbance reports.
Review and analyze protection schemes and system designs.
Interpret protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams.
Review outage, commissioning, and energization procedures.
Function as on-site technical lead and interface with customers.
Perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Train and qualify Relay Technician I/II and entry-level engineers.
Utilize SEL Grid Configurator, IEC 61850, and SEL RTAC systems.
Be willing to perform switching activities.
Prepare test reports, as-built drawings, and commissioning records.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience (preferred).
Minimum of five (5) years relevant industry experience.
NETA Level III or IV Certification (preferred).
Utility experience welcome but not a must.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments.
Willingness to travel extensively and work extended hours on occasions.
Hands-on experience testing and maintaining protective relays.
Strong troubleshooting skills for transmission and distribution systems.
Proficiency with various relay testing software and equipment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas.
Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.
Are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Pay

Pay Rate Type: Salary
Compensation Range: $143,652.00 - $179,566.00

Job Number

J12898