Description
relay testing
commissioning
project management
safety briefings
root cause
documentation
The Sr. Relay Technician performs and supervises electrical testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of relays in power stations, using relay test equipment to evaluate various relay types within substations. This role involves installation, commissioning, functional testing of control circuits, and end‑to‑end relay testing with software analysis.
- Lead safety briefings, identify and mitigate hazards using Human Performance Error Elimination tools.
- Analyze protection schemes and event records to make informed deductions.
- Develop and execute project execution, commissioning, outage sequence, and energization procedures.
- Manage large‑scale, complex projects and serve as on‑site lead, assigning tasks and prioritizing activities.
- Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, and Relay Engineer I personnel.
- Perform installation, commissioning, and functional testing of substation control circuits, transformers, and circuit breaker change‑outs.
- Conduct end‑to‑end relay testing with software, analyzing relay operation for various fault types.
- Lead investigations and root‑cause analysis of electrical issues.
- Calibrate and test both electromechanical and microprocessor‑based protective relays.
- Read and interpret protection, control, and wiring schematics, identifying design errors.
- Deliver final documentation, including as‑built drawings and test results meeting customer requirements.
Requirements
protective relays
relay software
switchgear
electrical degree
neta certification
communication
The position requires the ability to travel, work overtime, and maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record. EPS is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not work with third‑party recruiters.
- Hands‑on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution substations.
- Proficient with relay test software and troubleshooting distribution and transmission control circuits.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment preferred.
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, military experience, or a 4‑year engineering degree (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience; NETA III/IV certification preferred.
Benefits
We value our employees and provide a generous benefits package that includes competitive pay, a Nashville Training Academy with comprehensive training resources, career path planning, incentives for professional certifications, competitive per diem, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, medical, vision, and dental coverage, and a 401(k) with company match.
Training + Development
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