Senior Relay Field Technician - Remote Substation Expert

Qualus; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician in Cincinnati, OH, to perform testing and maintenance of transmission and distribution substation power equipment and relaying systems. You will work with electro-mechanical, solid-state and micro-processor relays, pilot channels, and related controls and communications equipment.

You will read drawings, help write test procedures, and conduct comprehensive field testing including voltage/current checks, metering, calibration, and trip testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
• Experience in substation protection & control schemes and SCADA/Fault Data testing is desirable.
• Proficient in interpreting wiring diagrams and performing basic test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting substation drawings.
• Support in writing procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction.
• Testing relay inputs, metering, alarms, and function switches for proper operation.
• Performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment.
• Planning and scheduling test activities to avoid service interruptions.
• Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel

Skills

Field experience

Relay calibration

Substation testing

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Test equipment

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician in Cincinnati, OH, to perform testing and maintenance of transmission and distribution substation power equipment and relaying systems. You will work with electro-mechanical, solid-state and micro-processor relays, pilot channels, and related controls and communications equipment.

You will read drawings, help write test procedures, and conduct comprehensive field testing including voltage/current checks, metering, calibration, and trip testing.