Protection Relay and Meter Test Technician

Southern California Edison (SCE); Big Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking a Test Technician A to support their operations in Big Creek, California. In this role, you will supervise, test, and maintain relays and meters vital for the protection and operation of electrical infrastructure. This position requires advanced electrical theory experience and a valid Class C driver's license.

You'll be responsible for operational testing across various generating technologies and will engage in hands-on work with both traditional and modern electrical systems. Join us to help build a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in electrical theory.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and electrical protective devices.
• Valid Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate testing instruments for generation and substation protection.
• Perform testing and maintenance across Western Operations.
• Track equipment maintenance and perform necessary corrective actions.
• Modify, program, and coordinate test work with other workers.
• Maintain documentation and electrical drawings.

Skills

Electrical theory

Testing and maintenance

Use of AutoCAD

Project Management

SAP

Education

Formal training in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Test Technician A at Southern California Edison and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you will supervise, test, inspect, repair, and adjust relays, meters and associated devices for protection and operation of lines, buses, generators, motors, transformers, and regulators for voltages up to and including 220 KV. Your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test instruments and equipment to perform operational testing, adjustment and calibration of generation and substation protection, measuring, controlling, and recording systems and equipment
• Perform testing and maintenance on a wide variety of generating technologies and locations across the Western Operations area of responsibility, including 100+ year old Hydro generation facilities in the Big Creek, Tule, Kaweah, and Kern river watersheds
• Track equipment maintenance and assure equipment is maintained accordingly, initiate and implement corrective actions relative to protection of systems and controls. Have the responsibility for testing and in service testing of system equipment
• Plan, program, perform minor design modifications, lay out test work and coordinate work with other workers
• Use software programs utilized in programming, testing, inspecting, repairing, and adjusting system equipment
• Maintain, modify or revise electrical drawings and required documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced electrical, electronic, digital, and analog theory experience and/or formal training in electrical engineering
• Three or more years of experience performing work requiring extensive comprehension of electrical theory and use of principles of electrical theory
• Three or more years of experience installing, testing, repairing, maintaining electrical protective equipment
• Valid Class C driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Test Technician training program (i.e. Relay Technician, Field Engineer, etc.)
• Experience modifying, revising, and creating electrical prints utilizing AutoCAD Software
• Qualified high voltage worker
• Experience working with SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Project Management experience
• Experience working with Emerson Ovation Control Systems

Additional Information

• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• Position will require up to 30% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
• This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
• Relocation may apply to this position.
• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: Test Technician A Hydro (Test #2737). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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