Lead Relay Field Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays along with related equipment.

• Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot intricate control systems, protective relay systems, substation and electric utility protection systems, as well as SCADA systems.

• Analyze project-level scope of work and plan commissioning, resource scheduling, and team leadership for testing activities.

• Interpret substation drawings, including single-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.

• Develop procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction tasks.

• Create isolation plans and functional guidelines.

• Test voltage and current inputs, metering, relays, trips, alarms, and function switches both locally and via SCADA.

• Diagnose and repair substation relaying and control equipment.

• Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying, pilot channel equipment, controls, and communication devices.

• Offer technical support for projects to field service personnel.

• Mentor junior-level field service staff.

• Act as a subject matter expert in protective relaying.

• Lead small project teams as a technical lead.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, and testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.

• Preferred experience in substation design, construction, commissioning, and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing.

• Strong understanding of 3 phase power systems and power system protection and control schemes.

• Proficient with test equipment and associated software.

• Skilled in the usage of test equipment, tools, and wiring.

• Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams accurately.

• Basic testing skills to carry out the specified responsibilities.

• Fundamental PC skills.

• Capacity to swiftly learn and implement testing procedures for various types of substation equipment.

• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with diverse groups.

• Ability to learn and apply client switching procedures and safety protocols.

• Capability to reference and complete assignments as per the relevant specifications.

• Willingness to perform regular fieldwork in both indoor and outdoor settings.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, business acumen, and management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and writing capabilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Sign-on/Relocation Bonus.

• External and Internal Referral Bonuses.

• Per Diem.

• Company truck available for both company and personal use.

• Opportunities for career development, including mentorship and company investment.

• Paid housing during travel assignments.

• Paid travel back home.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Retirement savings plans with employer matching where applicable.

• Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts.

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Parental Leave.

• Paid Time Off.

• Company Holidays.