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TRC Companies, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Lead Relay Technician

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$61/hr - $84/hr

5+ years exp

TRC Companies, Inc. is a leading provider of testing and commissioning solutions for electric utilities. They are seeking a Lead Relay Technician to plan, coordinate, and document commissioning activities for utility substation protection and control systems, ensuring compliance with client requirements and safety standards.

ConstructionConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional Services

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Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre-commissioning, through construction, testing - commissioning, energization - project close out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC's and Client's requirements, budgets, schedules

Review of wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering documents in advance of projects and outages

Perform trouble-shooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to: Application Errors and Omissions, Drawing Errors and Omissions, Wiring Errors and Omissions, Settings Errors and Omissions, Equipment Malfunctions, Questionable Apparatus Test Results, Battery Ground Faults

Participate in project meetings including but not limited to: kickoff meetings, planning meetings, progress meetings, lessons learned meetings

Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses

Assist in developing project specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, or any other assigned project specific documentation

Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment. Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document all high risk construction and commissioning activities and to formalize the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.+

Make certain all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents. Make certain all test results are acceptable and permanently recorded, filed and distributed properly

Develop detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment. Review and approve detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment

Qualification

TestingCommissioningElectrical protection systemsMediumHigh voltage equipmentDoble Protection SuiteProTestVerbal communicationWritten communicationNegotiation skills

Required

5+ years related experience with testing and commissioning services

Demonstrated ability to both read and understand construction and manufacturer-s drawings and specifications as well as schematic diagrams

Strong knowledge of (or the ability to learn) electrical protection systems, including relay communication

Basic understanding of (or the ability to learn) AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, one line and three line interconnection diagrams

Prior professional experience in (or the ability to learn quickly) medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment

Perform basic apparatus testing and interpret test results with supervision

Solid testing and commissioning knowledge of (or the ability to learn quickly) substation utility protection and control circuits

Perform commissioning activities and interpret results with supervision

Basic knowledge of and ability to learn commissioning methods to accurately conduct and document commissioning activities

Current US work eligibility is required together with a Valid USA driver's license issued by state of residence and in good standing is required

Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time

Must be available work flexible hours, weekends, overtime holidays and night work

Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and Team

Preferred

Electric Utility experience is preferred but will train T-C Engineers with experience in commissioning complex commercial - industrial equipment including protective relays or other Power Systems Field Engineers with relay knowledge

Test experience using Doble Protection Suite and/ or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS are highly preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.

Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).

All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Company

TRC Companies, Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

TRC stands for adaptability.

Founded in 1961

Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.trccompanies.com/

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