Relay Commissioner-Substation (Duke)

Pike Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Relay Commissioner to lead a team of relay technicians in substations. You will install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair protective relays, meters, and related control equipment with SCADA interfaces.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and hands-on diagnostics across energized environments. With 8–10 years of professional substation experience and strong communication skills, you will coach others, manage multiple projects, and

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of work experience in electrical substation relay and controls testing/commissioning.
• Expert in diagnostic testing and analysis of protection and control equipment.
• Expert with complex protective relay schemes in substations and power plants.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and train other relay technicians.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead a team of relay technicians.
• Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair relay and control equipment in electrical substations.
• Perform testing on substation equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Coach and train team members and manage multiple projects.
• Ensure tools, test equipment and vehicles are maintained and available.

Skills

Relay expertise

Leadership

Diagnostics

Analytical

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree in electrical power technology

Job description

Position Summary: The Relay Commissioner provides leadership skills to direct the work of a team of relay technicians. Provide technical expertise to lead a team to install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair relay and control equipment in electrical substations which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor protective relays, instrument transformers, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation equipment including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA. Perform testing on substation equipment such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, current transformer ratio and saturation testing, insulation testing and other analytical tests as assigned. Comply with all company safety rules and procedures. Be responsible for tools, test equipment and vehicles. This position is similar to an ANSI/NETA ETT-2000 Level 3 Technician with strong emphasis on relay and controls.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership skills to direct the work of a team of relay technicians.
• Provide technical expertise to lead a team to install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair relay and control equipment in electrical substations which includes, but is not limited to:
  • electromechanical,
  • solid state and microprocessor protective relays,
  • instrument transformers,
  • indicating and KWH/KW meters,
  • recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders,
  • controls to all substation equipment including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote-control equipment including various forms of SCADA.
• Perform testing on substation equipment such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, current transformer ratio and saturation testing, insulation testing and other analytical tests as assigned. Comply with all company safety rules and procedures.
• Responsible for tools, test equipment and vehicles.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8 – 10 years of work experience at a professional level in electrical substation relay and controls work related to testing and commissioning which demonstrates a progressive development of competence
• Expert in diagnostic testing and analysis of test results on protection and control equipment
• Expert with complex protective relay schemes in substations and power plants
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead, coach and train other relay technicians
• Exercises good communication, negotiation, organizational and time management skills
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability and willingness to work out of town
• Ability to adapt to changing technology
• Ability to work outside in an electrical substation environment, exposure to heat and cold, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds and working in elevated areas
• Possess and utilize excellent client relation skills.
• Associates degree in electrical power technology or related field, may be substituted with years of experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Pike is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization