Lead and Senior Substation P&C Relay Technician

ZipRecruiter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical engineering is seeking a skilled technician for commissioning and maintenance of protective relaying systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in testing and troubleshooting relaying and control schemes, working with advanced electrical testing equipment. This position offers the opportunity to engage in essential projects that support utility operations and enhance system reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, testing, and repairing relaying and control schemes.
• Experience in SCADA systems and related protocols.
• Strong knowledge of three-phase power systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning, testing, maintenance, and repair of relaying schemes.
• Perform function testing of control circuits on relay panels and transformers.
• Assist in developing standard procedures for testing and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Doble Protection Suite

Test Universe

Wireshark

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct commissioning, testing, maintenance and repair of complex protective relaying schemes in , 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:

• Test over current/voltage, Directional, Distance, Impedance, Sync Check, Loss of field, reverse power, Multifunction relays etc.
• 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.)
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify communication assisted protection schemes.

• Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems and associated communication equipment

• Assist in developing written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying, DFR's, RTU's, IED's, Distribution Automation and associated communication systems.
• Generate customer report describing the problem found and correction action taken / proposed.
• Maintain a professional attitude when representing the company during phone or personal contact with outside vendors, customers or service providers etc.

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 is desirable in any of the following related areas: Substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
• Have a good understanding of various protocols (DNP3, Modbus, 8979, etc.). Have the ability to troubleshoot SCADA issues using various protocol test sets (Wireshark, ASE 2000, etc.)
• Experience in three phase power systems, power system protection, and control schemes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Valid Driver's license and good driving record
• Must be able to distinguish coding of wires, fiber optics or other materials required by essential job functions