24/7 Power Relay Technician – Field Engineer

Mypec; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedernales Electric Cooperative seeks a Relay Technician to maintain and troubleshoot protective relay systems for a reliable distribution network. The role involves testing, commissioning, and programming diverse relaying schemes and equipment.

You will support field crews, update test records, and participate in on-call rotation, performing duties in various weather conditions while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; related experience may substitute.
• Five years of directly related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests, commissions, and troubleshoots protective relay schemes for distribution circuits.
• Operate, commission, and test low and medium voltage equipment up to 35 kV.
• Provide field engineering support and training to journeyworkers and other departments.

Education

Associate’s Degree in a related field

Tools

uF meter

Hi-pot tester

Meg-Ohm meter

Turns Ratio

DLRO (Ductor)

FLIR

Job description

Pedernales Electric Cooperative seeks a Relay Technician to maintain and troubleshoot protective relay systems for a reliable distribution network. The role involves testing, commissioning, and programming diverse relaying schemes and equipment.

You will support field crews, update test records, and participate in on-call rotation, performing duties in various weather conditions while ensuring safety and compliance.