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LS Power · 1 day ago

Senior Relay Technician

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

7+ years exp

LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector. This role supports the regulated electric transmission business and involves managing protective relaying and SCADA systems at STATCOM transmission facilities in California.

EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable Energy

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Eric Fajardo

Responsibilities

Read and understand engineering schematics and technical literature pertaining to electrical transmission protection systems and associated communication equipment

Support the preventative maintenance program for transmission protective relay systems

Maintain accurate records including test results, drawings and maintenance documentation on associated equipment and devices

Assist with event investigations by retrieving relay fault records and operational data from field devices

Maintain and update relay settings and SCADA system configurations as directed by engineering

Support construction projects through testing and commissioning of substation equipment, including field apparatuses, protective relay systems, SCADA and communication systems

Provide first responder support as needed to investigate relay operations and system disturbances

Routinely interface with vendors, interconnected utilities, contractors and consultants in the performance of daily responsibilities

Develop customized test plans for relays and SCADA equipment using specialized software

Utilize various test sets to perform functional system tests on relays and other intelligent electronic devices

Capable of performing and directing substation apparatus maintenance and commissioning procedures for breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches and other equipment and components

Requires frequent local travel, some overnight trips and subject to 24 hour, on-call duty assignments

Qualification

Protective relayingSCADA systemsSubstation equipment maintenanceTechnical software proficiencyNERC compliance knowledgeEffective communicationCritical thinkingOrganizational skills

Required

You hold a certification in a technical or vocational training program as a relay or substation technician

Have 7+ years of relevant experience with an electrical utility or testing services contractor

Possess superior knowledge and understanding of maintenance work performed by contract personnel involving substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers and switches

Are an expert understanding of protective relaying, communication, metering, and SCADA systems

Are familiar with specialized technical software and test equipment utilized for substation maintenance activities

Hold knowledge and understanding of applicable NERC compliance standards and electric utility business operating practices a plus

Are self-motivated, disciplined individual that possess effective skills necessary for the job as

Are a confident communicator, organized, critical thinker

Possess a strong knowledge of substation operations, maintenance and troubleshooting

Benefits

100% employer paid premium healthcare

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive benefits

Company

LS Power

LS Power provides power generation, electric transmission, and energy infrastructure.

Founded in 1990

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://lspower.com

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