Senior Relay Field Technician

Qualus; Utah; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Qualus is seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician to join its Field Engineering team. The role involves testing, maintenance, and commissioning of substation power equipment, relaying, and control systems, with emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with protection & control schemes, SCADA interfaces, and hands-on testing across electro-mechanical and microprocessor relays. Travel to client sites and driving responsibilities are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field experience in commissioning, panel & equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repair of substation relaying and control schemes.
• Experience in substation design, construction, commissioning, SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing is desirable.
• 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software.

Responsabilités

• Reading substation drawings (single line, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts).
• Support in writing procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities.
• Testing relays: voltage/current inputs, metering, SCADA, alarms, function switches.
• Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control equipment; commission substations and relaying equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and complete test activities with no service interruptions.
• Provide project technical support to Field Service personnel.

Connaissances

Field experience

Relay calibration

Testing & repair

Substation systems

Safety procedures

MS Office

Driver's license

English communication

Outils

Test equipment software

Description du poste

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

Minimum 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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable)
• Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays

Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.