Journeyman Substation Relay Technician

Valley Electric Association, Inc.; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

Group Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Vacation and Sick accrual

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

A regional electric cooperative located in Pahrump, Nevada, is seeking a Journeyman Substation Relay Technician. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on electrical relay systems and various pieces of electric utility equipment. Candidates must have at least five years of maintenance experience and a strong knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory. This position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in maintenance of electrical relay systems.
• Must have thorough knowledge of equipment, tools, and services used by electric utilities.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws related to electric utilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of jobs on microprocessor relays and controllers.
• Conduct maintenance on low and medium voltage motorized breakers and switchgear.
• Run electrical conduit and manage lighting systems.

Skills

Maintenance of electrical relay systems

Knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory

Use of electrical tools and equipment

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology

Certification through an approved apprentice program

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Industrial control gear

Job description

Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Substation Relay Technician to work at our headquarters located in Pahrump, Nevada.

Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load-serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO).

VEA is the parent company to a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), and Valley Communication Association (VCA).

Relay Technicians are required to do a wide range of jobs on numerous instruments and pieces of equipment, including, but not limited to microprocessor relays, electronic controllers, electro-mechanical relays and controllers and analyzers. Relay Technicians are also required to do a wide range of jobs on numerous electrical and electro-mechanical pieces of equipment, including, but not limited to, low and medium voltage motorized breakers, switchgear, and communications systems, grounding systems, running electrical conduit, lighting systems.

For more detailed information regarding responsibilities, duties, and specifications, please refer to the Job Description for the Relay Technician (PDF).

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, associate degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical, Mechanical Technology or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or hold a certification through an approved apprentice program for Relay Technicians.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the maintenance of electrical relay systems and related equipment including voltages from 25kV to 500kV.

Knowledge: Must have or quickly acquire a thorough knowledge of equipment, tools, materials and services used by electric utilities. The employee must have knowledge of State and Federal laws. Must have working knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory.

• VEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression
• Valley Electric Association, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package, which includes company-paid:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pension plan
  • Vacation and Sick accrual
  • Holiday pay

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.