Qualus · 3 days ago
Senior Relay Field Technician
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expQualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation. They are seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician to perform testing and routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment and provide technical leadership on various projects.
Electrical DistributionEnergyPower GridProject ManagementTraining
Responsibilities
Interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings) and performs red lining of design documents throughout the drawing set
Writing procedures and/or test plans, risk assessments and practical application of basic protection and control systems and schemes in support of maintenance and construction activities
Creating comprehensive functional guidelines and identifying common risks associated with testing and commissioning those schemes and systems
Perform post-project documentation compilation and review per client requirements
Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, end-to-end testing, IED testing, etc
Performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment. Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment
Leads people and tasks within a larger project or provide technical and people leadership on projects with well-defined scopes of work
Performs weekly site safety inspections
Leads the application of HP with the approval of the Project Lead
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills
Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation
Learn and apply client's switching procedures and safety measures as required
Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Valid Driver's license and good driving record
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Qualus
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2021-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Rhonda Harris
Vice President, Human Resources
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