Substation Relay & SCADA Technician

UNS Energy Corporation; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UNS Energy Corporation is seeking skilled technicians to install, troubleshoot, and test electromechanical and solid-state relays, RTUs, and related substation equipment. The role supports SCADA communications, relay setting changes, and commissioning activities with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, a DOT medical card, and hands-on experience with SCADA systems, relay testing, and substation duties.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• DOT medical card.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient at installing, trouble shooting, and testing electromechanical and solid state(SEL) relays.
• Proficient at print reading and marking up as built prints.
• Experience in trouble shooting, installing and maintaining SCADA equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, trouble shoot and test electromechanical and electronic relays, RTU’s and associated equipment.
• Assist Communication Technicians to install and maintain radio communication devices for SCADA/Substation communications.
• Interact with TEP communication engineers during project planning meetings.
• Work with Project Engineers during substation commissioning.
• Work with substation department installing and terminating wiring of relays, RTU’s, PT’s/CT’s and other related substation equipment that would connect to the RTU during new construction or system upgrade, may include installing conduit and pulling wire.
• Make relay setting changes per relay protection engineers requests.
• Assist substation personnel during commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting with Doble power factor, SFRA, TTR, CT tester, micro-ohmmeter and other related substation test equipment, but not limited to assisting and performing other related substation duties as assigned.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

SCADA

Print reading

Electromechanical relays

Relay protection

Driver's license

CDL

Education

High school diploma

3–5 year apprenticeship

2-year college/technical degree

Tools

Doble power factor

SFRA

TTR

CT tester

Micro-ohmmeter

Job description

UNS Energy Corporation is seeking skilled technicians to install, troubleshoot, and test electromechanical and solid-state relays, RTUs, and related substation equipment. The role supports SCADA communications, relay setting changes, and commissioning activities with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, a DOT medical card, and hands-on experience with SCADA systems, relay testing, and substation duties.