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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) · 2 months ago

Relay Technician

Kentucky - Louisville

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33/hr - $45/hr

2+ years exp

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Engineering Services (SEL-ES) is seeking a Relay Commissioning Technician I who will travel and engage with customers. This role involves training customers in the planning, design, testing, installation, and maintenance of electrical power systems while ensuring safety and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Train and assist customers in the planning, design, testing, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of electrical power systems, both at customer sites and SEL offices

Apply working knowledge of SEL design practices of SEL protection and automation systems as well as quality standards

Responsible for running tests in support of department objectives, documenting and reporting malfunctions, and identifying/analyzing undesirable trends

Provide regular communication and timely reports to engineering staff, leadership and customers regarding commissioning activities

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and implementing safe and environmentally sound work practices

Qualification

Electrical power systemsRelay technologyTest equipment proficiencyAutocadIndustry protocolsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent certification, training and experience

2+ years working experience in electrical power system planning, design, testing, installation, commissioning, operation and/or maintenance

Demonstrated proficiency with modern test equipment such as OMICRON or Doble

Willing to travel up to 75% of the time

Familiarity with Autocad, Microstation and AcSELerator Quickset

Ability to write automated test plans for testing protective devices

Familiarity with industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus)

Ability to work in outside environments with varying climates

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements

Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of up to 50 pounds

Ability to work at heights on lifts, stepladders and/or extension ladders

Benefits

We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

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SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Founded in 1982

Pullman, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.selinc.com/

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