Service Field Tech - Relay Testing

About the role

Service Field Techs, NETA Technicians, or Power Systems Technicians are expected to perform service, test, and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and/ or high voltage (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.
• 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.
• Perform low, medium and/ or high voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
• Maintain, test, recondition, and repair circuit breakers – low voltage 480 volt (molded case and air-magnetic), medium voltage up to 15 KV (air-magnetic and vacuum).
• Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations.
• Operate high voltage test equipment including Doble Power Factor test sets.
• Execute start-up, troubleshooting, and repair services on controls and transfer schemes.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• All work and decisions must be conducted in strict compliance with all regulatory laws.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good theoretical understanding of electricity and a good aptitude for problem solving.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license required for positions utilizing a company vehicle.