Relay Technician II: Protection & Testing Specialist

Fiber Broadband; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Talent Development Instructor-Led Tech

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems seeks a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with growing independence. Emphasis on safety, relay proficiency, and supporting project execution through testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and communication.

The role offers opportunities to develop expertise in relay protection schemes, system analysis, and advanced testing practices while collaborating with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety policies and actively participate in job briefings and hazard mitigation efforts.
• Apply Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) concepts in daily work practices.
• Promote safe work behaviors and support team safety initiatives.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Perform and 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, and related protocols.
• Perform circuit analysis involving protective relays, instrumentation transformers, AC/DC circuits, and overall system functionality.
• Analyze relay operations, event records, and system performance data for troubleshooting and validation.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and complex protection logic.
• Develop testing plans and isolation plans to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Create detailed reports, including test results, commissioning records, and calibration documentation.
• Demonstrate clear communication both internally with team members and externally with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate work activities with engineers, project teams, and other technicians to ensure project alignment and efficiency.

Job description

Electric Power Systems seeks a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with growing independence. Emphasis on safety, relay proficiency, and supporting project execution through testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and communication.

The role offers opportunities to develop expertise in relay protection schemes, system analysis, and advanced testing practices while collaborating with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers.