Job Description:
Under minimal supervision, install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair relay and control equipment in electrical substations which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor protective relays, instrument transformers, current transformers, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation equipment including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA. Comply with all company safety rules and procedures. Be responsible for tools, test equipment and vehicles. Develop advanced skills and the ability to work independently.
Required Qualifications:
- 2 year Associates Degree in a related field
- Minimum of 1 year (2-4 preferred) of work experience in electrical relay and controls
- Experience in diagnostic testing and analysis of test results on protection and control equipment
- Experience reading electrical one-line, schematic and wiring diagrams
- Experience with various protective relay schemes
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Exercises good communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
- Ability and willingness to work out of town, including overnight travel
- Ability to adapt to changing technology
- Ability to work outside in an electrical substation environment, exposure to heat and cold, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds and working in elevated areas
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with complex protective relay schemes
- Experience with RTS