Relay Technician II: Protection Systems Specialist

Electric Power Systems; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 81.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

Training & Certifications Support

Career Path Planning

Professional Certification Incentives

Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems. You will work with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers to develop testing plans, troubleshoot issues, and document results, contributing to project success across North America.

The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and clear communication with clients and team members.

Formación

• Pre-employment drug screen required.
• Criminal background check required.
• Willing to travel and work overtime.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Hands-on experience with protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution substations.
• Ability to troubleshoot distribution and transmission control circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsabilidades

• Adhere to safety policies and participate in job briefings and hazard mitigation.
• Apply Human Performance Error Reduction concepts in daily work practices.
• Promote safe work behaviors and support team safety initiatives.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from Senior Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Evaluate in-service readings to verify system performance and identify abnormalities.
• Conduct end-to-end testing and validate protection system operation.
• Perform communication installations and testing including SCADA, GOOSE, Modbus, fiber optics.
• Read and interpret one-line/three-line diagrams and protection logic.
• Develop testing and isolation plans for safe, efficient execution.
• Create detailed test, commissioning, and calibration reports.
• Communicate clearly with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate work with engineers and project teams for alignment.

Conocimientos

Overtime travel willingness

Driver’s license

Relay testing knowledge

Relay protection software

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Educación

Electrical/Electronic technology degree

4-year Engineering Degree

Military Experience

NETA II Certified

Descripción del empleo

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems. You will work with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers to develop testing plans, troubleshoot issues, and document results, contributing to project success across North America.

The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and clear communication with clients and team members.