Sr. Relay Field Technician

Qualus, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Relay Field Technician, where you will be at the forefront of energy transformation. In this dynamic role, you will perform critical testing and maintenance of substation power equipment, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our energy systems. Your expertise in relay calibration and troubleshooting will be essential as you work with a diverse range of technologies and equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in the power services industry while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to excellence and sustainability. If you are passionate about shaping the future of energy, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning and relay calibration.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and maintenance of substation power equipment.
• Read and interpret substation drawings and schematics.

Skills

Field experience in commissioning

Relay calibration

Testing and repairing substation relaying

Basic PC skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

5+ years of field experience

Tools

Test equipment

Microsoft Office

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 tool/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.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and 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, 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 nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care.