Lead Relay Field Technician

Qualus; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading power services firm is seeking a Lead Relay Field Technician to perform testing and maintenance of substation power equipment. Candidates should have over 5 years of field experience in relay calibration and troubleshooting. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) match. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning and relay calibration.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both reading and writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and routine maintenance of substation power equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and complete test activities efficiently.
• Provide Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.
• Troubleshooting and repairing substation relaying and control equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and complete test activities without service interruptions.
• Provide project technical support to field service personnel.

Skills

5+ years of field experience

Experience in substation design

Testing and troubleshooting skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Test equipment

SCADA

Wiring diagrams

Job description

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Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior Relay Field Technician. Our Senior Relay Field Technicians perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and micro-processor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
• Support in writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities.
• Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
• Performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment. Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment
• Planning, scheduling, and completing test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions
• Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel

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 design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
• 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
• Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills
• Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record

Benefits & Compensation Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

Company Overview Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability.

EEO At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

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