Electric Power Systems · 1 day ago
Sr. Relay Technician
Cockeysville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expElectric Power Systems specializes in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients. The Sr. Relay Technician performs and supervises electrical testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of relays in electrical power stations, utilizing various testing equipment and tools.
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Responsibilities
Lead safety briefings on job site, identify , eliminate, or mitigate hazards
Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools
Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components
Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformer & circuit breaker change-outs
Ability to analyze event records and make informed deductions
Develop Project Execution, Commissioning, Outage Sequence & Energization Procedures
Project management of large scale and complex projects
Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, or Relay Engineer I
Interact with customers
Perform complex troubleshooting
Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run
Lead investigations of electrical related issues, including root cause analysis as needed
Calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and microprocessor based protective relays for substations
Function as an on-site lead for the project, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers
Read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams and catch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing with accepted engineering and customer standards
Determine and interpret customer’s requirements and provide final deliverables including as built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements
Understand manufactures’ literature to facilitate testing
Qualification
Required
Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Complete a satisfactory criminal background check
Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time
Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a safe driving record
Hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution level substations
Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits
Knowledge of relay test software
Preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience installing , maintaining , testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment
Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred
5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience
NETA I II /IV Certified, preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources
Career Path Planning
Incentives for Professional Certifications
Competitive Per Diem
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical, vision, and dental benefits
401k with company match
Company
Electric Power Systems
Electric Power Systems is a utilities company that provides commissioning and maintenance testing services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-21Acquired
Leadership Team
R.J. George
P & C Operations Manager
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