Lead Relay Field Technician

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Analyze project-level scope of work and organize commissioning and resource scheduling.

• Provide leadership to ensure test activities are completed efficiently, on schedule, without service interruptions, and in compliance with safety protocols.

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

• Draft procedures and test plans that support maintenance and construction activities.

• Create isolation plans and functional guidelines.

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

• Lead and execute troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment.

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

• Offer project technical support to Field Service personnel.

• Provide technical mentorship to junior-level field service staff.

• Act as a subject matter expert in protective relaying within the field.

• Serve as the technical lead for small project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Knowledge of three-phase power systems and power system protection and control schemes.

• Familiarity with test equipment and test equipment software.

• Proficient in the use of test equipment, tools, and wiring.

• Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams.

• Basic testing skills to carry out the outlined duties.

• Basic PC skills.

• Capacity to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.

• Proficient in effective communication with diverse groups, adjusting communication style for the audience and situation.

• Ability to learn and implement client’s switching procedures and safety measures.

• Competence in referencing and completing assignments as described in relevant specifications.

• Capability to perform regular fieldwork both indoors and outdoors.

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication abilities, business acumen, and management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Retirement savings plans, including employer matching where applicable.

• Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts.

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company holidays.