Description
relay testing
protection analysis
commissioning
troubleshooting
project management
customer interface
The Sr. Relay Technician leads and supervises electrical testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays in substations, using relay test equipment to install, commission, and function‑test control circuits, relays, transformers, and circuit breakers. The role also involves analyzing protection schemes, event records, and developing execution and energization procedures while managing large‑scale projects and serving as the on‑site lead interfacing with customers.
- Lead safety briefings on job site, identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards
- Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools
- Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components
- Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and function testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breaker change‑outs
- Analyze event records and make informed deductions
- Develop project execution, commissioning, outage sequence, and energization procedures
- Manage large‑scale and complex projects
- Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, or Relay Engineer I
- Interact with customers
- Perform complex troubleshooting
- Conduct end‑to‑end relay testing using relay test software and analyze operation based on fault type
- Lead investigations of electrical issues, including root‑cause analysis
- Calibrate and perform functional tests on electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays
- Serve as on‑site lead, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers
- Read and interpret protection and control schematics, identifying design errors
- Determine and interpret customer requirements and deliver as‑built prints and test results
- Troubleshoot distribution and transmission control circuits
Requirements
protective relays
relay software
circuit breakers
electrical degree
5+ years
neta iii
Candidates must meet physical requirements such as climbing ladders, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 70 lb, and must satisfy background, drug screening, and driver‑license criteria. Electric Power Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer that welcomes applicants of all protected classes.
- Understand manufacturers’ literature to facilitate testing
- Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and satisfactory criminal background check
- Ability to work overtime and travel out of town; maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
- Hands‑on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution substations
- Knowledge of relay test software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, military experience, or 4‑year engineering degree (preferred)
- 5+ years relevant industry experience
- NETA III/IV certification (preferred)
- Ability to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 70 lb
Benefits
The company offers a generous benefits package that includes competitive pay, a Nashville Training Academy with comprehensive resources, career path planning, incentives for professional certifications, competitive per diem, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, medical/vision/dental coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay
- Nashville Training Academy & comprehensive training resources
- Career path planning
- Incentives for professional certifications
- Competitive per diem
- Referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits
- 401(k) with company match
Training + Development
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