Service Field Tech - Relay Testing and Maintenance

About the role

Service Field Techs are expected to perform service, test, and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment. Senior Service Field Techs, Power Systems Tech II, Power Systems Tech III, and Power Systems Tech IV are also available.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data of low, medium, and high voltage (up to 500kV) electrical systems.
• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, including relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Develop and document standardized commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relay systems.
• Perform functional testing of substation control circuits to validate proper relay operation.
• Create relay macros and testing routines to confirm system protection and control configurations.
• Execute end-to-end relay testing with specialized software, identifying relay behavior based on fault conditions.
• Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with design requirements.
• Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations.
• Operate high voltage test equipment including Doble Power Factor test sets.
• Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair services on controls and transfer schemes.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• Work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
• Manage projects and supervise teams as necessary.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED and minimum 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA, and NFPA.
• Experience with most of the following or similar: MCC's, Breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, etc.
• Valid driver’s license required for positions utilizing a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience and 5 years of experience in a related field for Sr. Service Field Tech.
• NETA Level II Certification for Power Systems Tech II.
• NETA Level III Certification for Power Systems Tech III.
• NETA Level IV Certification for Power Systems Tech IV.

Benefits

RESA Power offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours vary based on project needs and may require rotating shifts and on-call availability.