Senior Relay Field Technician

Qualus Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician to join our Field Engineering department in Greenville, South Carolina. This role involves performing testing and routine maintenance of power equipment and relaying systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of field experience, strong skills in commissioning and testing, and the ability to work with substation drawings and controls. Qualus offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in commissioning and testing substation equipment.
• Experience in substation design and SCADA systems preferred.
• Strong skills in reading technical diagrams and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and routine maintenance of substation power equipment.
• Analyze and interpret substation drawings and schematics.
• Support writing procedures for maintenance and testing activities.

Skills

Field experience

Substation design

Power system protection

Microsoft Office

Education

5 years of field experience in relevant areas

Tools

Test equipment

PC skills

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior Relay Field Technician. Our Senior Relay Field Technicians perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro‑mechanical, solid state and micro‑processor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
• Support in writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities.
• 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 function switches, etc.
• 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.
• Planning, scheduling, and completing test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions.
• Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.

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.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety‑related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.