Sr. Relay Technician

Electric Power Systems; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage (Short & Long)

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Sr. Relay Technician to perform and supervise relay testing, maintenance and troubleshooting in electrical power stations. You will use relay test equipment and test various relay types inside substations.

The role requires hands-on experience with protective relays, installation, commissioning, testing, and complex troubleshooting, plus the ability to read protection schematics and work with customers on-site.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Criminal background check required.
• Willing to travel and work overtime.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing and repairing protective relays in substations.
• Knowledge of relay test software.
• Ability to read protection and control diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings on job site and mitigate hazards.
• Apply Human Performance Error Elimination concepts.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other components.
• Install, commission, test, and function test substation control circuits on relay panels.
• Analyze event records and diagnose faults.
• Develop project execution, commissioning, outages, and energization procedures.
• Manage large, complex projects and coordinate with customers.
• Train Relay Technician I/II and Relay Engineer I.
• Interact with customers on-site and lead activities.
• Perform complex troubleshooting of relay systems.
• Lead investigations into electrical issues and root cause analysis.
• Calibrate and test protective relays for substations.
• Provide final deliverables including as-built prints and test results.
• Understand manufacturers’ literature to facilitate testing.

Skills

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Relay testing

Field installation

Team leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

Military experience

NETA I II /IV Certification

Tools

Relay test software

Test equipment

Substation hardware

Job description

About The Company:

Ele ct ric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA -accredited independent ele ct rical testing and engineering organization specializing in ele ct rical acce pt ance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Ge neration, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Covera ge
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Overview

Job Title: Sr. Relay Technician

About The Company:

Ele ct ric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA -accredited independent ele ct rical testing and engineering organization specializing in ele ct rical acce pt ance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Ge neration, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Covera ge
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Talent Development – Instru ct or-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem for Travel
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary:

The Sr. Relay Technician perfo rms and supervises ele ct rical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting relays in ele ct rical power stations. Your duties involve using relay test equipment and tools to test several types of relays inside the ele ct rical substation.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings on job site, identify , eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
• Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools .
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components .
• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformer & circuit breaker change-outs .
• Ability to analyze event records and make informed deductions
• Develop Project Execution, Commissioning, Outage Sequence & Energization Procedures .
• Project management of large scale and complex projects .
• Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, or Relay Engineer I
• Interact with customers .
• Perform complex troubleshooting .
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run.
• Lead investigations of electrical related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.
• Calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and microprocessor based protective relays for substations.
• Function as an on-site lead for the project, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers.
• Read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams and catch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing with accepted engineering and customer standards.
• Determine and interpret customer’s requirements and provide final deliverables including as built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements .
• Understand manufactures’ literature to facilitate testing.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a safe driving record.
• Hands on experience installing, maintaining , testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution level substations.
• Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience installing , maintaining , testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or ass ociate degree in electr ical /Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred
• 5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA I II /IV Certified, preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, ge nder identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, a ge or any other chara ct eristics prote ct ed by state or federal laws.

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting a ge ncies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

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