Relay Technician: Power System Commissioning & Testing

Salt River Project; Tolleson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Project (SRP) in Arizona seeks a skilled Relay Technician to perform commissioning, testing, calibration and maintenance of protective relaying systems across generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. This role centers on training in control systems and telemetry devices, with hands-on responsibilities for troubleshooting and documentation.

Technician II or Senior Technician positions are available with apprenticeship or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory.
• Knowledge of algebra, geometric, trig, and statistical concepts.
• Proficiency with personal computer operation and common software.
• Knowledge of relay and test set applications.
• Knowledge of commissioning, protective system testing and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Programs settings on microprocessor relays and other intelligent electronic devices.
• Commission and energize protective relaying systems, telemetry devices, and other intelligent devices through verification of wiring, settings, communication protocols and logic.
• Use test equipment to simulate faults to validate protective relay systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of protective relaying systems and other intelligent devices.
• Develop and submit commissioning and maintenance testing documentation for asset management and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with Relay Commissioning & Testing responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical theory

Electronic theory

Algebra/Trig/Statistics

PC literacy

Relay testing

Test equipment usage

Education

Apprenticeship program or equivalent

Tools

Relay test equipment

Job description

Salt River Project (SRP) in Arizona seeks a skilled Relay Technician to perform commissioning, testing, calibration and maintenance of protective relaying systems across generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. This role centers on training in control systems and telemetry devices, with hands-on responsibilities for troubleshooting and documentation.

Technician II or Senior Technician positions are available with apprenticeship or equivalent experience.