Lead Relay Technician

About the Role

• Develop detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment. Review and approve detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment. • Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre-commissioning, through construction, testing • commissioning, energization • project close out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC's and Client's requirements, budgets, schedules • Review of wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering documents in advance of projects and outages • Perform trouble-shooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to: Application Errors and Omissions, Drawing Errors and Omissions, Wiring Errors and Omissions, Settings Errors and Omissions, Equipment Malfunctions, Questionable Apparatus Test Results, Battery Ground Faults • Participate in project meetings including but not limited to: kickoff meetings, planning meetings, progress meetings, lessons learned meetings. • Make certain all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents. Make certain all test results are acceptable and permanently recorded, filed and distributed properly. • Assist in developing project specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, or any other assigned project specific documentation • Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses • Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment. Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document all high risk construction and commissioning activities and to formalize the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.+

Key Responsibilities

• ▸test reporting
• ▸commissioning
• ▸diagram review
• ▸troubleshooting
• ▸project reporting
• ▸risk assessment

What You Bring

• Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and Team • Demonstrated ability to both read and understand construction and manufacturer-s drawings and specifications as well as schematic diagrams • Solid testing and commissioning knowledge of (or the ability to learn quickly) substation utility protection and control circuits. Perform commissioning activities and interpret results with supervision. Basic knowledge of and ability to learn commissioning methods to accurately conduct and document commissioning activities. • Must be available work flexible hours, weekends, overtime holidays and night work • Prior professional experience in (or the ability to learn quickly) medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment. Perform basic apparatus testing and interpret test results with supervision. • 5+ years related experience with testing and commissioning services (Electric Utility experience is preferred but will train T-C Engineers with experience in commissioning complex commercial • industrial equipment including protective relays or other Power Systems Field Engineers with relay knowledge.) • Strong knowledge of (or the ability to learn) electrical protection systems, including relay communication; Basic understanding of (or the ability to learn) AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, one line and three line interconnection diagrams • Current US work eligibility is required together with a Valid USA driver's license issued by state of residence and in good standing is required • Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time • Test experience using Doble Protection Suite and/ or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS are highly preferred.

Requirements

• ▸testing
• ▸commissioning
• ▸protection
• ▸doble suite
• ▸5+ years
• ▸driver's license

Benefits

• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees. • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence. • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

Work Environment

Field