Relay Field Technician II – Substation Protection Specialist

Qualus; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Relay Field Technician II in our Field Engineering team. You will apply electrical theory to test procedures for client protection and control systems, performing commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of substation relays and related equipment.

The role requires hands-on testing with relay test sets, DFRs, SERs, IEDs, and related instrumentation, along with site safety, documentation, and coordination with customers.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Electrical Technology (AET) or equivalent specialized training in system protection
• Minimum of 1 year experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
• Experience in handling simple volt-ohm-meter and working with hand tools
• Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams
• Proficient computer, computer network, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office suite of software, mapping drive letters for server connections, obtaining, installing, and connecting hand held device apps to ‘The Cloud’ or other locations as required
• Ability to perform regular field work in various work environments, conditions and weather
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures under direct supervision
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
• Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment
• Candidates must be able to perform physical activity such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending in all types of weather extremes
• Candidates must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. without assistance
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Supporting acceptance testing / routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment, pilot wire, transfer trip, fiber optic, CT’s, CCVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc., controls and communications equipment testing, verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA), digital fault recorders (DFRs) and sequence of event recorders (SERs) and end-to-end line relay systems.
• Ensures communication circuits are connected and properly operating.
• Interprets design drawings to follow AC and DC circuits and wiring those circuits.
• Performs IED testing, manually and by operating automated test sets for protection and control schemes.
• Manually uses test set to push currents, voltages, manipulate phase angles and perform contact login timing and coordination tests.
• Troubleshoot anomalies in test results or lack of inter-device communications.
• Performs site safety inspections.
• Performs document management duties to file storage and backup sites utilizing various software platforms.
• Applying test procedures for various types of relay test equipment.
• Substation awareness and Safety consciousness.

Skills

Electrical testing

Relay calibration

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

English communication

Education

Associate of Science in Electrical Technology (AET)

Tools

Test equipment

Operator test sets

Android/iPhone apps

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Relay Field Technician II in our Field Engineering team. You will apply electrical theory to test procedures for client protection and control systems, performing commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of substation relays and related equipment.

The role requires hands-on testing with relay test sets, DFRs, SERs, IEDs, and related instrumentation, along with site safety, documentation, and coordination with customers.