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SECO Energy (Sumter Electric Cooperative) · 2 months ago

Relay Technician 1st / 2nd Class

Sumterville, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SECO Energy is the third-largest electric cooperative in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation, seeking qualified candidates to join their team. The Relay Technician role involves assisting skilled workers in the installation and maintenance of relay instruments and control equipment in electrical distribution substations.

Electrical DistributionEnergy

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assisting skilled workers to install, calibrate, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair relay instruments and control equipment in electrical distribution substations

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine

Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations

Ability to work overtime, on-call and availability to respond to call-outs and maintain an acceptable call out response

Regular travel within the service area; field work in an electrical substation environment with regular exposure to energized and de-energized equipment on voltages ranging up to 230kV; exposure to adverse weather conditions; and general office environment

Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen

Qualification

Electrical technology degreeJourney Relay Technician certificationSubstation relay maintenanceVocational/Technical CertificationOffice equipment operationValid Florida driver’s licenseFlexibility in scheduling

Required

Associate's degree in electrical technology, or related discipline from a recognized technical school

Certification as a Journey Relay Technician from an accredited Relay apprenticeship program or equivalent job experience

Four (4) years progressive experience in the maintenance of substation relay and control work related to testing and commission of protective relays

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine

Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations

Ability to work overtime, on-call and availability to respond to call-outs and maintain an acceptable call out response

A valid Florida driver's license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy

The normal work week consists of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour days, or four (4) consecutive ten (10) hour days, exclusive of mealtime, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight

Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen

To ensure timely response to Call outs, must live within 40-miles radius from the assigned reporting location

Employees who live more than a 40-mile radius from their assigned reporting location must relocate within 6 months of employment

A maximum of one (1) hour will be allowed for response to call-outs

All employees living within the thirty (30) mile radius and are subject to call-outs, are expected to meet the one (1) hour response requirement as stated in Article 10.5

Vocational/Technical - Education from a recognized technical school with an emphasis in electronics or continuing education in a recognized relay apprenticeship program

Two (2) years progressive experience in the maintenance of substation relay and control work related to testing and commission of protective relays