Senior Relay Field Technician

Description

• 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
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
• Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
• Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required
• Planning, scheduling, and completing test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions
• Support in writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities.
• Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation
• 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.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• 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
• Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills
• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance