Relay Superintendent Substation
Job Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
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Job Summary
Direct and supervise Technicians and associated contractors while putting safety first.
Develop work schedules staffing plans and resource allocation strategies.
Provide coaching technical guidance and performance management for assigned personnel.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Lead emergency response efforts related to relay and substation equipment failures.
Oversee testing commissioning maintenance and troubleshooting of:
Protective relays (SEL GE ABB Siemens etc.)
SCADA systems
RTUs and communications equipment
Substation automation systems
Metering systems
Control circuitry and breaker controls
Review protection schemes to bid and for tech support.
Ensure proper operation of transmission and distribution protection systems.
Manage relay event analysis and fault investigations.
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Monitor relay system performance and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain accurate equipment and testing records.
Support asset management initiatives and long-term replacement strategies.
Ensure compliance with NERC PRC standards and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Enforce OSHA regulations electrical safety rules lockout/tagout procedures and company policies.
Conduct safety meetings job briefings and incident investigations.
Coordinate relay upgrades substation expansions and modernization projects.
Review engineering drawings relay settings schematics and construction documentation.
Manage project budgets schedules and contractor performance.
Participate in capital planning and equipment procurement activities.
Provide technical expertise during system disturbances and outage investigations.
Work closely with Engineering System Operations Construction and Maintenance departments.
Evaluate new technologies equipment standards and operational practices.
Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions including extreme heat cold rain wind and inclement weather.
Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology Electronics Technology or related field required.
812 years of progressive experience in utility protection and control relay testing or substation maintenance.
Willingness to work outside of normal business hours including weekends holidays emergency callouts and overtime.
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
35 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience with transmission and distribution substations up to 500 kV.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the responsibilities of this job you will be required to talk listen and use hand signals to communicate. The role frequently requires standing walking and observing crews as well as coaching crew members and documenting findings.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this job you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat cold wet windy and storm conditions.
Why Join Us
Take ownership of protection and control strategy for a major utility region with direct influence on system reliability
Lead a skilled team of relay technicians and protection & control professionals
Play a critical role in grid modernization capital planning and technology upgrades
High-visibility leadership role reporting directly to the Region Vice President
Supportive safety-first culture that invests in continued technical and leadership development
Medical dental and vision insurance
HSA dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability
Paid time off paid holidays and family and medical leave
If this sounds like you come join the PIKE family.
Founded in 1945 Pike is a leading provider of construction repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas technology experience workforce and equipment to perform any job.
Essential is the one word that sums up who we are the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety collaboration innovation and exceptional customer service.
Pike Electric LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
About Company
Pike is one of the largest providers of Energy Solutions in the U.S. We provide engineering, construction and maintenance for distribution and transmission powerlines and substations, or EPC for turnkey and renewable energy projects.
