Substation Relay Tech Trainee: Launch Your Electric Career

PacifiCorp; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Evanston, WY is seeking a Relay Technician Trainee to train through hands-on experience, formal technical coursework, and guided mentorship, progressing toward journeyman level in supporting substation protection, control, and metering systems.

Under supervision, you will learn relay standards, perform diagnostic testing, and operate equipment including switching and grounding per safety protocols. This role may involve confined spaces and bucket trucks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Certification in an electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent program.
• Three years journeyman experience in one of listed crafts.
• Pass the Relay Technician Trainee entrance exam with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL.
• Good driving record.
• Strong ability to follow safety polities and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Attend technician training schools to learn relay standards and complete electronic courses as specified for the Relay Technician Trainee program.
• Assist and complete work under the direction of Relay Technicians and Area Relay Technician as outlined on the Relay Technicians' job description.
• Keep and assist relay technicians in keeping records and files of work performed, reports on outages and trouble, and equipment records.
• Under supervision, the trainee participates in diagnostic and analytical testing of substation equipment, including power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, insulation resistance testing, and other assigned evaluations.
• The trainee will also gain experience operating substation equipment, including switching and grounding activities, in accordance with safety protocols.

Skills

Three years journeyman experience

Good driving record

CDL

MS Office skills

Safety compliance

Entrance exam 80%

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship certification or equivalent

Job description

PacifiCorp in Evanston, WY is seeking a Relay Technician Trainee to train through hands-on experience, formal technical coursework, and guided mentorship, progressing toward journeyman level in supporting substation protection, control, and metering systems.

Under supervision, you will learn relay standards, perform diagnostic testing, and operate equipment including switching and grounding per safety protocols. This role may involve confined spaces and bucket trucks.