Relay Technician II

EPS; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training resources

Career path planning

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, vision and dental benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Relay Technician II to test, maintain, and troubleshoot protective relays in electrical power stations under minimal supervision. Responsibilities include using relay test equipment and software to test various relays inside substations.

The role requires hands-on installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Relocation or travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Criminal background check required.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead in safety culture and supervise team members.
• Install, commission, test and maintain protective relaying equipment.
• Develop standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying.
• Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers and breakers.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

NETA II Certified (preferred)

Tools

Relay test software

SCADA testing tools

Relay test equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Relay Technician II

About The Company:

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k with company match

Pay: $40-55/hr

Job Summary:

The Relay Technician II performs electrical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting relays in electrical power stations under minimal supervision. Your duties involve using relay test equipment and tools to test different types of relays inside the electrical substation.

Responsibilities

• Leader in Safety Culture and responsible for other team members.
• Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.
• Develop written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying.
• Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers & circuit breakers.
• Develop relay macros and testing routines with confirmation of proper protection and control design.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run.
• Examine relay settings and logic equations for confirmation of system operation in accordance with design.
• Develop testing and isolation procedures for an outage.
• Perform Communication Installations and Testing (SCADA, GOOSE, Modbus, Fiber, etc.)
• Perform Circuit Analysis (Equipment Protective Relays, Instrumentation Transformers, AC, DC, & System)

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation or distribution level substations.
• Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred
• NETA II Certified, preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information