Protective Relay Technician II — Grid Reliability

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The LCRA Relay Technician role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing protective relays and related equipment to ensure reliable electric service for Central Texas. You will join a skilled team of technicians, troubleshoot issues, and support colleagues with expert electrical protection knowledge.

We seek three+ years of relevant experience, an electrical theory degree or equivalent substitutions, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in construction/maintenance of power substation protection, diagnostic, monitoring and/or control systems.
• A degree in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and systems.
• Install, maintain, and test protective relays and other electrical equipment.
• Provide technical support to other LCRA employees and customers.
• Maintain and update knowledge of electrical protection testing principles and practices.
• Work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Mentor and train less experienced technicians.

Skills

Electrical power theory

Protective relays

Diagnostics

PC skills

Education

Electrical power theory degree or related field

Tools

Doble F6150

Enoserv RTS

Job description

The LCRA Relay Technician role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing protective relays and related equipment to ensure reliable electric service for Central Texas. You will join a skilled team of technicians, troubleshoot issues, and support colleagues with expert electrical protection knowledge.

We seek three+ years of relevant experience, an electrical theory degree or equivalent substitutions, and a valid driver's license.