Relay Technician I

At an entry level youll assist with the installation commissioning and maintenance of LCRA Transmission Services substation protective relaying diagnostics measurement monitoring and control systems. Youll provide technical support to system operations LCRA build and maintenance engineering groups and customers in developing and implementing protection systems. This position develops competence through structured work assignments and receives instruction mentorship and direction from supervisors managers and more experienced colleagues.

• Assist with the installation testing maintenance troubleshooting and repair of protective relays and associated substation equipment.
• Perform end-to-end protection system testing including CT/PT verification polarity phasing trip testing interlocks and system integration.
• Verify protective relay settings logic wiring and control functions in accordance with engineering documentation.
• Support complex projects involving System Operations Generation Protection Engineering Telecommunications Network Services and ERCOT.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation drawings test reports and records to support NERC and ERCOT compliance
• Perform fieldwork independently or as part of a team utilizing proper tools and coordinating equipment outages for maintenance and construction activities.

• One or more years of experience in the construction and/or maintenance of power substation protection diagnostic monitoring and/or control systems or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in electrical power theory electronics instrumentation controls computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Drivers license

• Experience in commissioning and maintaining protective devices in transmission substations.
• Knowledge of electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays.
• Experience with Doble F6150 test sets and Enoserv RTS testing software.
• Strong computer skills.

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• Assist with the installation testing maintenance troubleshooting and repair of protective relays and associated substation equipment.
• Perform end-to-end protection system testing including CT/PT verification polarity phasing trip testing interlocks and system integration.
• Verify protective relay settings logic wiring and control functions in accordance with engineering documentation.
• Support complex projects involving System Operations Generation Protection Engineering Telecommunications Network Services and ERCOT.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation drawings test reports and records to support NERC and ERCOT compliance
• Perform fieldwork independently or as part of a team utilizing proper tools and coordinating equipment outages for maintenance and construction activities.

• One or more years of experience in the construction and/or maintenance of power substation protection diagnostic monitoring and/or control systems or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in electrical power theory electronics instrumentation controls computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Drivers license