High-Voltage Relay Tech: Substations & SCADA Expert

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Relay Protection Electrical Technician to calibrate, install, maintain, and operate protective relay systems and related SCADA/EMS components across our substations and transmission networks. You will work near energized equipment, handle complex troubleshooting, and support compliance with NERC standards.

The role requires experience with relay systems, ability to lift heavy items, and willingness to work extended hours in all weather, potentially

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain on 1st day of hire.
• Ability to work in all types of weather extremes.
• Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day.
• 3 year experience testing protective relay equipment in a power station or high voltage substation or electrical technician specific training and education.

Responsibilities

• Completes all applicable documentation and test reports required to meet internal and Federal, State and local regulatory compliance.
• Performs electrical power switching.
• Performs applicable testing and troubleshooting, and applies configurations to remote control and data acquisition systems (i.e. SCADA, EMS).
• Plans and schedules work, including submitting clearance applications to the Operations Control Center.
• Tests and commissions integrated and non-integrated electrical systems (switchgear, network relays).
• Directs and trains Electrical Technician apprentices; may direct Electricians.
• Performs programming, installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance of protective relays, automation and control systems.
• Maintains and updates engineering documents and drawings.
• Lift, carry, and install tools and equipment up to 100 pounds on challenging terrain.
• Work on ladders and elevated structures with PPE.
• Operate a company vehicle.
• Pack and move equipment and materials.
• Ability to work with other technicians.
• Recording and filing of test results.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Adhere to PG&E safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Safe driving

PPE compliance

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Driver's license (California)

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Relay Protection Electrical Technician to calibrate, install, maintain, and operate protective relay systems and related SCADA/EMS components across our substations and transmission networks. You will work near energized equipment, handle complex troubleshooting, and support compliance with NERC standards.

The role requires experience with relay systems, ability to lift heavy items, and willingness to work extended hours in all weather, potentially