Relay Technician II

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert Co in Pittsburgh is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform electrical testing and maintenance for protective relaying equipment. Responsibilities include installation, commissioning, testing, and developing procedures for relays in electrical power stations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with relays and a degree in electrical technology. Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing and maintenance in electrical power stations.
• Be available for periodic overnight travel.
• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment.
• Develop testing and isolation procedures for an outage.
• Perform communication installations and testing.

Skills

Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays

Troubleshooting distribution and transmission control circuits

Knowledge of relay test software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology

Military Experience

4-year Engineering Degree

Job description

Relay Technician II

Overview

Job Title: Relay Technician II

About The Company: Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem for Travel
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position 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

• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• 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 control 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.