Journey Substation Relay Tech

City of Loveland; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Loveland is seeking a Journey Substation Relay Technician to install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical equipment in a substation environment. You will work on protective relaying, SCADA and substation control systems, transformers, and switchgear, coordinating with vendors and contractors as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with a certified substation/apprentice program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus completion of an approved 4-year substation apprentice or Relay Testing Apprentice program with certification.
• Associate's degree in Electric or Electronic Sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment in a high-voltage environment.
• Work on protective relaying, substation control systems, SCADA, transformers, metal-clad switchgear and related equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors; assist with reporting, scheduling, inspection, testing and final commissioning.

Skills

Substation experience

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED plus substation apprentice program

Associate's degree in Electric or Electronic Sciences

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Journey Substation Relay Technician

The City of Loveland serves almost forty thousand homes and more than 4,000 businesses with care, foresight, and integrity. The city’s Electric Utility Division is at the forefront of grid transformation.

In keeping with its mission, Loveland is now looking to onboard a Journey Substation Relay Technician. This person will be tasked with installing, maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairs on electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical equipment and systems in a substation environment. The role works on protective relaying, substation control systems, SCADA, power transformers, metal-clad switchgear, and other substation-related equipment. The position also supports vendor and contractor coordination, reporting, scheduling, inspection, testing, and final commissioning.

The salary range for this position is $102,821.47 to $149,091.28 annually based on experience with competitive benefit package.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED plus completion of an approved 4-year substation apprentice or Relay Testing Apprentice program with certification.
• 1 year working in a substation environment with experience in project management, construction, operations, testing, and maintaining substation equipment including protective relaying and SCADA equipment. 3 years is preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Additional college, vocational, or industry courses in electrical/electronic theory, lab work, associated mathematics, and communication systems OR Associate's degree in Electric or Electronic Sciences is preferred.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.