Senior Relay Technician

Description

• Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools .
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run.
• Function as an on-site lead for the project, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components .
• Calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and microprocessor based protective relays for substations.
• Determine and interpret customer’s requirements and provide final deliverables including as built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements .
• Lead safety briefings on job site, identify , eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformer & circuit breaker change-outs .
• Interact with customers .
• Project management of large scale and complex projects .
• Perform complex troubleshooting .
• Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, or Relay Engineer I
• Lead investigations of electrical related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.
• Develop Project Execution, Commissioning, Outage Sequence & Energization Procedures .

Requirements

• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands on experience installing, maintaining , testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution level substations.
• Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
• Read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams and catch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing with accepted engineering and customer standards.
• Understand manufactures’ literature to facilitate testing.
• Ability to analyze event records and make informed deductions
• 5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Experience installing , maintaining , testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of relay test software.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a safe driving record.
• Bachelor's or ass ociate degree in electr ical /Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred
• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
• NETA I II /IV Certified, preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with company match
• Competitive Per Diem
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance