Lead and Senior Substation P&C Relay Technician

ZipRecruiter; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced professional to conduct commissioning, testing, and maintenance of complex protective relaying schemes. This role involves utilizing advanced electrical test equipment and interfacing software to ensure optimal performance of substation environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SCADA systems and relay calibration, along with excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to enhancing power system protection and automation. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a pivotal role that impacts the efficiency and reliability of electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in commissioning and testing substation relaying.
• Strong understanding of various protocols like DNP3 and Modbus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning, testing, maintenance of protective relaying equipment.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using advanced software tools.
• Develop standard procedures for testing and maintenance.

Skills

Commissioning

Relay Calibration

SCADA Systems

Testing and Maintenance

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

5+ years field experience

Tools

Omicron

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