Relay Field Technician II

About This Role

This field technician role involves applying electrical theory to test and troubleshoot client protection and control systems. The work focuses on applying test procedures for various systems and schemes within the field engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Support acceptance testing and routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment
• Support relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, testing of carrier set, tuning unit, wave trap), pilot wire, transfer trip, fiber optic, CT’s, CCVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc., controls and communications equipment testing
• Verify all metering (local and SCADA)
• Calibrate all relays
• Perform trip testing (local and SCADA), digital fault recorders (DFRs) and sequence of event recorders (SERs) and end-to-end line relay systems
• Ensure communication circuits are connected and properly operating
• Interpret design drawings to follow AC and DC circuits and wiring those circuits
• Perform IED testing, manually and by operating automated test sets for protection and control schemes
• Manually use test set to push currents, voltages, manipulate phase angles and perform contact login timing and coordination tests
• Troubleshoot anomalies in test results or lack of inter-device communications
• Perform site safety inspections
• Perform document management duties to file storage and backup sites utilizing various software platforms
• Apply test procedures for various types of relay test equipment
• Maintain substation awareness and safety consciousness

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Electrical Technology (AET) or equivalent specialized training in system protection
• Minimum of 1 year experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
• Experience in handling simple volt-ohm-meter and working with hand tools
• Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams
• Proficient computer, computer network, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office suite of software, mapping drive letters for server connections, obtaining, installing, and connecting hand held device apps to ‘The Cloud’ or other locations as required
• Ability to perform regular field work in various work environments, conditions and weather
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures under direct supervision
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
• Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment