Lead Relay Field Technician

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Analyze project-level scopes of work to plan commissioning and resource scheduling.

• Offer leadership to the team to ensure testing activities are completed efficiently, safely, and on schedule without service interruptions.

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

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

• Create isolation plans and functional guidelines.

• Test relay voltage and current inputs, local and SCADA metering, relays, trips, alarms, and function switches.

• Diagnose and repair substation relaying and control equipment.

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

• Provide technical support for projects to Field Service personnel.

• Mentor junior field service staff.

• Act as a subject matter expert in protective relaying.

• Lead small project teams from a technical perspective.

⛳️ 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.

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

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

• Familiarity with test equipment and testing software.

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

• Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams accurately.

• Basic testing skills to carry out the duties listed.

• Fundamental PC skills.

• Quick learner who can implement test procedures for various substation equipment.

• Effective communication skills with diverse groups, adapting communication to suit the audience and context.

• Capability to learn and implement client switching procedures and safety protocols.

• Ability to reference and fulfill assignments as described in applicable specifications.

• Willingness to perform regular fieldwork both indoors and outdoors.

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

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

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

• Competent in effective communication in English, including reading and writing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Parental Leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays