System Protection & Control Technician A, Trainee Acceptable

Rochester Gas & Electric Corp; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated System Protection & Control Technician Trainee. This exciting role involves performing critical tests on control systems, maintaining protective relays, and ensuring the reliability of electrical operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical technology and be ready to embrace a hands-on approach to learning and development. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, precision, and teamwork while contributing to essential services in the utilities sector. If you are eager to grow your skills and make a difference, this full-time opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Electrical and Mechanical Tagging Rules is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform tripping tests on control schemes in substations and power plants.
• Install, test, and maintain supervisory control systems.

Skills

Electrical Technology

First Aid

Manual Dexterity

Attention to Detail

Education

A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology

Job description

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Position – Union: System Protection & Control Technician A, Trainee acceptable

Number of Positions: 1

Location: NY - Plattsburgh

Hourly Range: $57.37-$58.37

Responsibilities

• Performs tripping tests of complicated control schemes such as local back-up relay systems found in our EHV substations.
• Performs tripping tests on control systems on power plants.
• Tests, adjusts and maintains all types of protective relays including network protectors.
• Checks accuracy of and performs operational tests on electrical control systems.
• Installs, tests and maintains supervisory control systems and power line carriers.
• Makes corrections to drawings.
• Assists in collecting data for relay and circuit breaker operation and keeping accurate file.
• Makes phase angle tests on lines and transformers to determine proper connections.
• Maintains automatic oscillographs and assists in interpreting the results.
• Checks installation and operation of tap changing under load and switched capacitors.
• Does other related or less skilled work as required.

Skills And Requirements

• Must possess A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology or its equivalent as determined by passing an appropriate test.
• Must have complied with all terms of the Memorandum of Agreement governing the System Protection & Control Technician Training Program as it applies to a System Protection & Control Technician Trainee.
• Must become thoroughly familiar with this Company's Electrical and Mechanical Tagging Rules.
• Must become familiar with Company's Safety Rules, approved methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical First Aid.
• Must be able to qualify for appropriate operators' licenses.

Physical Qualifications

• Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.

Personal Qualifications

• Should possess temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision and patience are particularly essential.
• Must be especially neat and orderly in work.
• Must have established reputation for being trustworthy when in possession of confidential information.
• Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours as required.
• Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
• Must meet general qualifications for all employees as described in the Preamble to Job Specifications.

Competencies

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results
• Technical Skills

Company: NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.

Job Posting End Date

March-17-2025

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Utilities