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City of College Station · 23 hours ago

Electric Relay Technician

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

City of College Station is seeking an Electric Relay Technician to join their team. The role involves the installation, maintenance, testing, and programming of relays and equipment for substation transmission and distribution protection while ensuring compliance with NERC guidelines.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Install, commission, test, calibrate, maintain, and program protective relaying equipment used in substation transmission and distribution systems

Implement and update protection settings as developed by relay engineers. Document all system modifications and changes

Troubleshoot and analyze system failures

Assist the Substation Technicians in substation maintenance and improvements

Work with SCADA, Operations, Transmission and Distribution, Compliance, and Substation/Metering divisions, along with outside consultants, contractors, and other electric utilities to ensure the electric system meets all regulatory compliance requirements (NERC, FERC, ERCOT)

Assist in the review of schematics and blueprints to verify relay functionality and integration with other protection and control components such as RTUs, test devices, and other utility companies’ relays

Aid in development of written standards for commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying using manufacturer’s technical manuals and NERC requirements

Perform federally mandated (NERC) testing on protection systems according to NERC PRC-005 standards and document results. Perform end-to-end relay testing using test equipment. Verify protective relay logic through the function testing of the relaying systems

Assist the Supervisor in the performance of his/her duties as delegated; make recommendations to improve work and system processes. Act on behalf of the Supervisor when needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Protective relaying equipmentNERC complianceDoble Relay Testing SoftwareSEL AcSELeratorElectrical EngineeringTechnical degreeElectric utility experienceOn-call availabilityPhysical stamina

Required

Two (2) year technical degree in related field or High School Diploma/G.E.D. and two (2) years of experience as an electric utility technician or related position

Valid Texas Driver License

Must maintain a residence within a 40-minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of accepting position

Available to work on-call, emergency response, weekends, and evenings

Ability to use and have knowledge of tools, equipment, and operational details required to properly accomplish the duties associated with this position

Ability to progress through skill plan program within specified period of time as defined per department's skill plan policy

Ability to perform essential duties in an environment that entails a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures; working at heights of up to 30' above ground level; frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing, and pushing/pulling; using hoist and dollies to lift and move heavy objects; and physically lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs