Lead and Senior Substation P&C Relay Technician

Telex LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical services is seeking an Electrical Relay Technician to conduct commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying schemes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a strong understanding of SCADA systems and protocols. This role involves working with various electrical test equipment and generating reports on findings. Strong communication and troubleshooting skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field experience in commissioning and testing.
• Experience with SCADA systems and protocol troubleshooting.
• Ability to distinguish color coding of wires and fiber optics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning, testing, maintenance, and repair of protective relaying schemes.
• Perform function testing of substation control circuits.
• Generate customer reports describing problems and actions taken.

Skills

Troubleshooting SCADA issues

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Wireshark

Doble Protection Suite

Test Universe

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct commissioning, testing, maintenance, and repair of complex protective relaying schemes in generation, transmission, and distribution substation environments. Be able to operate various types of electrical test equipment including but not limited to Omicron, Doble, Vanguard, etc. This position requires an intermediate to strong level of understanding of interfacing software such as Test Universe, Protection Suite, AcSELerator, Wireshark, etc. Facilitate the retrofit, upgrade, and replacement projects for electrical controls, SCADA, DCS, and Power System Protection Equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Test overcurrent/voltage, Directional, Distance, Impedance, Sync Check, Loss of field, reverse power, Multifunction relays, etc.
2. Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, & circuit breaker controls. Perform isolation, setpoint testing, advanced logic testing, and scheme testing (reclosing, breaker failure, etc.)
3. Perform end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify communication-assisted protection schemes.
4. Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems, and associated communication equipment.
5. Assist in developing written standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for protective relaying, DFRs, RTUs, IEDs, Distribution Automation, and associated communication systems.
6. Generate customer reports describing problems found and correction actions taken or proposed.
7. Maintain a professional attitude when representing the company during contact with vendors, customers, or service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
• Experience in areas such as substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing is desirable.
• Good understanding of protocols (DNP3, Modbus, 8979, etc.) and ability to troubleshoot SCADA issues using protocol test sets (Wireshark, ASE 2000, etc.).
• Experience with three-phase power systems, power system protection, and control schemes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to distinguish color coding of wires, fiber optics, or other materials required by job functions.