Senior Field Engineer

ABM industries; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Electrical Power Services in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and related equipment for reliable grid operation.

Role involves reading substation drawings, developing test plans, leading commissioning activities, and mentoring junior technicians in safety-focused field work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
• Experience in substation design, protection & control engineering; substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing.
• 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
• Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills
• Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record

Responsibilities

• Interprets project-level scope of work and plans commissioning/resource scheduling, leading the team to complete tests on time and safely.
• Interprets substation drawings (single line, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings).
• Writes procedures/test plans supporting maintenance/construction, including isolation plans and functional guidelines.
• Performs testing: reads/verifies voltage/current inputs to relays, meters, calibrates relays, trip testing, verifies alarms and functions.
• Leads troubleshooting/repair of substation relaying and control equipment; commissions substations and various relaying systems.
• Provides Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.
• Provides technical mentorship to junior field personnel.
• Acts as SME in protective relaying in the field; serves as technical lead for small projects.
• Interacts with clients and teams to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Field experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Driver's license

English proficiency

Tools

SCADA systems

Test equipment

Job description

Overview

ABM Electrical Power Services is looking for Senior Relay Technicians to join our team in Nashville, TN. The Senior Relay Field Technician calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the electric grid. They will be required to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility protection systems; station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Benefit Information

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Frontline.pdf) | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM) (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Frontline%20%28Spanish%29.pdf)

Responsibilities

• Interprets project-level scope of work and effectively plans commissioning and resource scheduling and provides team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions, adhering to all established safety protocol.

• Interprets substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).

• Writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities including development of isolation plans and functional guidelines.

• Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.

• Leading and performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment. Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment.

• Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.

• Providing technical mentorship to junior level field service personnel.

• Is considered a subject matter expert in the area of protective relaying in the field.

• Serve as a technical lead for small project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes

• Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing

• 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software

• Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills

• Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation

• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required

• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications

• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record

REQNUMBER: 157374

Equal Opportunity

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.