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RESA Power · 2 months ago

Field Tech, Sr. Field Tech - Power Systems Tech I, II, III, or IV- Relay Testing and Troubleshooting

Blaine, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$40.43/hr - $63/hr

5+ years exp

RESA Power is a dynamic organization seeking experienced Electrical Testing Techs to perform service, test, and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment. The role involves inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems, as well as developing and documenting procedures for relay systems.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and/ or high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems

Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, including relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers

Develop and document standardized commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relay systems

Perform functional testing of substation control circuits to validate proper relay operation

Create relay macros and testing routines to confirm system protection and control configurations

Execute end-to-end relay testing with specialized software, identifying relay behavior based on fault conditions

Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with design requirements

Low, Medium and/ or High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing

Perform inspection, maintenance, testing and repair of transformers, circuit breakers and all related equipment – 45 KVA to 130 MVA, dry type and/ or oil filled

Perform maintenance, testing, reconditioning and repair on circuit breakers – low voltage 480 volt (molded case and air-magnetic) medium voltage up to 15 KV (air-magnetic and vacuum)

Experience filling and working with SF6 filled equipment and gas insulated switchgear, desired but not required

Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations

Prefer experience operating high voltage test equipment including Doble Power Factor test sets

Perform start-up, troubleshooting and repair services on controls and transfer schemes

Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner

All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws

Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualification

Electrical TestingRelay TestingHigh Voltage EquipmentNational Electrical CodeProtective Relaying EquipmentTransformer TestingSoft Skills

Required

High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience and 5 years of experience in a related field

Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE and NFPA

Strong background and experience in most types of high voltage equipment through the 230 kV class

Complete projects consistently on budget and at a reasonable contribution

Ability to complete on-site job reports

Valid driver's license required

Preferred

Experience filling and working with SF6 filled equipment and gas insulated switchgear, desired but not required

Prefer experience operating high voltage test equipment including Doble Power Factor test sets

Prefer experience with most of the following or similar: MCC's, Breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, etc. or training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY or another related program)

Benefits

Union medical and dental insurance

Generous Union Pension Program

Vacation

Generous OT structure

Daily meal and incidentals per diem available when traveling for overnight work.

Full benefits including medical, Employee Ownership Plan, pension, per diem when traveling, and work anniversary bonuses.

Company

RESA Power

RESA Power is uniquely capable of addressing customers' most critical Power Distribution & Control requirements.

Founded in 2012

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, HKG

1001-5000 employees

https://www.westcoastswitchgear.com/

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