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Advanced Electric Systems · 1 day ago

Relay & Apparatus Technician

Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is a subsidiary of Quanta Services, specializing in electrical testing, maintenance, and repair for high-voltage substations. The Relay & Apparatus Technician role involves nationwide travel and requires testing, troubleshooting, and inspecting complex electrical systems while maintaining strong client relationships.

Electrical DistributionIndustrialTest and Measurement

Responsibilities

Test, troubleshoot, and inspect various complex electrical systems

Operate various types of electrical test equipment including but not limited to Doble, Manta, Vanguard, and Omicron

Communicate with various relays (SEL, Multilin, Basler)

Interface with software such as DTA, Protection Suite, Enoserve/RTS, PTM, and Accelerator

Maintain an intermediate to a high level of understanding of protection and control schemes, concepts & prints

Perform acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing of various electrical power apparatuses including Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Instrument Transformers, Grounding Systems, SF6 Interrupters, Meters, Relays, Motor Control Centers, Battery Bans & SCADA Systems

Read electrical drawings, including block diagrams, three-lines, single lines, DC/AC schematics & logic diagrams

Write test reports using Microsoft Word and Excel

Maintain strong client relationships

Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical circuits

Demonstrate safe work practices and avoid unsafe behaviors

Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

Qualification

High-voltage testingElectrical test equipmentProtectionControl schemesDobleMantaVanguardOmicronElectrical drawingsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelClient relationshipsTroubleshootingTeamworkCommunication skillsOrganization skills