High-Voltage Relay Protection Technician

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Fulton (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is hiring an Electrical Technician in California to test, troubleshoot, configure, and commission protective relay and automation systems in HV environments.

The role requires high voltage experience, a relevant engineering degree or two-year EE tech degree with relay experience, and ability to lift heavy equipment while working safely and coordinating with apprentices and other technicians.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience testing protective relay equipment in a power station or HV substation or electrical technician training
• A four year Electrical Engineering degree OR a two year Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with relay and control experience
• Journeyman Electrical Technician experience with relay and control

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical power switching and test, troubleshoot, and configure remote control and data acquisition systems (SCADA/EMS)
• Test, commission, and maintain protective relays and automation/control systems
• Direct and train apprentices, coordinate with other technicians, and document test results

Skills

Testing

Troubleshooting

Configuring

Programming

Calibrating

Maintaining

Electrical Power Switching

Commissioning

Documenting

Lifting 100 Pounds

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (4-year)

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SCADA

EMS

Electromechanical Relays

Solid State Relays

Microprocessor Relays

Job description

Jobtailor is hiring an Electrical Technician in California to test, troubleshoot, configure, and commission protective relay and automation systems in HV environments.

The role requires high voltage experience, a relevant engineering degree or two-year EE tech degree with relay experience, and ability to lift heavy equipment while working safely and coordinating with apprentices and other technicians.