Relay Field Technician III
Relay Field Technician III
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$ 35 - 55
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Job Description
Position Overview
Power your future with Qualus in our Protection and Control Field Services department as a Relay Technician/ Field Engineer. Our Relay Technicians/Field Relay Engineers perform testing and routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment relaying (electromechanical solid state and microprocessor) pilot channel equipment (power line carrier pilot wire transfer transfer trip fiber optic CVTs line tuners line traps etc. controls and communications equipment. If you have experience in leading and mentoring relay/ protection and control teams.
Responsibilities
- Installing calibrating and troubleshooting relays.
- Relay and Meter testing with secondary Injection Equipment
- Testing the following relays: overcurrent/voltage Directional Distance Impedance Sync Check Loss of field Reverse power Multifunction relays etc.
- Communicating and managing different relay manufacturer Software packages.
- Reading associated schematics internal and external of the relay.
- Communicating with RTS software.
- Writing Functional Test reports.
- Remaining current on all safety and technical training.
- Providing technical insight with regard to substation systems and electrical power systems
- Adhering to all company industry and client safety protocol and standards.
- Proficient in the use of construction equipment test equipment and tools required for routine maintenance and installation of equipment assigned such as man lifts bucket trucks transformer and breaker testing equipment and relay test equipment without direct supervision and direction.
- Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of both AC and DC applications including the measurements of 3 phase power quantities and the normal control and protective schemes utilized in the industry.
- Proficient in the use of other test equipment for testing other Protective Relays devices such as CTs and PTs.
- Assisting engineering with relay programming.
- Assisting in writing New Test procedures.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- 35 years related experience in power plants industrial services primary power distribution and related protection and control schemes.
- Minimum 2 years of industrial or commercial power systems experience.
- Licensures and Certifications: SEL AVO or OEM Certified. NETA 2 3 or 4 preferred.
- Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
- Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
- Strong interpersonal skills communication skills business acumen management ability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook)
- Valid Drivers license and good driving record
The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors including but not limited to education qualifications prior relevant work experience and work location.
Compensation: $35.00 $55.00/per hour.
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pureplay power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization resiliency security and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities commercial industrial data center and government clients and renewable and energy storage developers offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory planning engineering digital solutions program management and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration emergency management and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1600 professionals with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Qualus benefits offered include Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short and LongTerm Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts EAP Parental Leave Paid time off and Holidays for those who qualify.
EEO
At Qualus we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement click here.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
