Travel SEL Relay & Power Systems Technician

VoltaGrid; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid is looking for a Relay & Power System Technician in Abilene, Texas. This role involves installing, testing, and repairing electrical protection relays and controls for Medium Voltage systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in the power generation industry and knowledge of electrical breakers, switchgear, and control systems.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong troubleshooting skills and can assist with commissioning new equipment as well as provide support to existing systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in the power generation/distribution industry.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical breakers and switchgear.
• Significant experience with Medium Voltage distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and test new electrical protection relays and controls.
• Troubleshoot and repair existing control systems.
• Assist engineering with the creation of as-built schematics.

Skills

Electrical protection relays

Power generation/distribution

Medium Voltage switchgear

Installation and testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

CAT EMCP

Siemens PLC

SEL products

Job description

Position Title: Relay & Power System Technician

Location: Abilene Texas

FLSA Class: NON-EXEMPT

Responsible to: IC&E Engineering Manager

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical protection relays, controls, and switchgear for Medium Voltage electrical generation, distribution, and substation equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installation and testing of new electrical protection relays and controls
• Troubleshooting and repair for existing electrical protection and control systems
• Testing, troubleshooting, and repair for LV and MV breakers, switchgear, and CT/PT circuits
• Assisting the engineering and operations teams with new equipment commissioning
• Assisting the engineering team with the creation of as‑built protection/control schematics
• Supporting existing power generation fleets, compression stations, and other operational sites
• Documenting equipment test procedures and results
• Providing technical support to the remote operations center as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in the power generation/distribution industry
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a relay technician
• Extensive knowledge of electrical breakers, switchgear, CT/PT circuits, and power transformers
• Prefer experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories' (SEL) Relay product line
• Significant experience with Medium Voltage switchgear and distribution systems
• Field experience of troubleshooting electrical protection relay logic, control wiring etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Other Preferred Qualifications

• College degree and/or coursework in an engineering or technical field
• Experience with generator controllers (CAT EMCP, DEIF, Deep Sea, DI.ANE, etc.)
• Experience with industrial PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, etc.)
• NETA certifications
• Experience with P&C (Protection and Control)
• Experience with SEL RTACs and/or SEL PowerMax
• Experience with Power Management Systems
• Experience with the integration of industrial SCADA systems
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and/or other relevant codes and standards
• Familiarity with NETA commissioning and maintenance testing standards

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.