Relay & Power Systems Technician

VoltaGrid; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid is seeking a Relay & Power System Technician in Midland, Texas. The role involves installing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical protection relays and controls for medium voltage systems. A high school diploma and significant expertise in the power industry are essential.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years in power generation, with five years of specific relay technician experience. This position offers the chance to work on exciting projects and contribute to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in the power generation/distribution industry.
• Five years’ experience as a relay technician.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical breakers and switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Installation and testing of new electrical protection relays and controls.
• Troubleshooting and repairing existing electrical protection systems.
• Assisting engineering teams with new equipment commissioning.

Skills

Electrical protection relays

Medium Voltage switchgear

Troubleshooting skills

Testing skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical breakers

Industrial PLCs

Job description

Position Title: Relay & Power System Technician

Location: Midland, 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.

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