Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. · 2 days ago
TEST SPECIALIST
Spring Hill, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expSeminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Test Specialist responsible for calibrating, installing, and maintaining protective relays and associated equipment to ensure efficient operation of electrical systems. The role involves preparing maintenance schedules, coordinating with engineering, and performing testing and repairs on substation equipment.
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Responsibilities
Prepares daily, weekly and monthly maintenance schedules of substation equipment and facilities
Reviews engineering plans and coordinates modifications to the plans with Engineering
Maintains Substation, Relay and Meter Maintenance program data files for tracking of equipment
Maintains Substation, Relay and Meter Maintenance records, Oil Dissolved Gas Analysis, Relay Test and Meter test program data
Maintains maintenance equipment data forms for specialized testing of equipment
Coordinates with the Senior Engineer, Senior Substation Technician and Senior Relay Technician on entering and filing of maintenance data
Maintains inventory list of equipment, equipment parts and materials, and requisitions equipment parts, materials and equipment needed for maintenance projects
Performs testing of substation, relay and meter equipment and prepares necessary reports
Performs repairs of department specialized tools and equipment
Ensures the enforcement of and compliance with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety, FERC/NERC/SERC and environmental standards and regulations applicable to the job function
Assists in building and ground maintenance
Holds clearances and switches for line and substation equipment
Performs in-plant I & C and electrical testing or maintenance as may be required in support of the plant staff
Performs line inspections of SECI Transmission Facilities for emergency outage cause identification and recommended repair
Troubleshoots and repairs relaying, electrical circuitry, and instrumentation equipment as assigned at plants and member substations
Maintains metering and telemetering circuits at MGS and member substations
Interfaces supervisory control remote terminal units at MGS and member substations
Performs relay and control circuit changes and additions at MGS and member substations
Tests carrier, tone equipment, and other pilot channels testing and maintenance at MGS and member substations
Performs function test of substation control circuits at MGS and member substations
Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned
Performs NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole's Standard Ownership Matrix (SOM) including ongoing evidence retention in "audit-ready" form
Qualification
Required
Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Technology or related area or four (4) years of experience in calibrating, installing, and in-service testing of non-microprocessor and microprocessor protective systems, and working knowledge of substation electrical equipment
Two (2) years of similar experience may be substituted for each one (1) year of education
Must be able to follow established protective measures including, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds
Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
Preferred
Adaptable
Collaborative
Conscientious
Critical-Thinking
Outcome-Driven
Professional
Various electric equipment used in high voltage substation
Construction methods and standards, materials and equipment
Electrical design and wiring; schematics
Maintenance procedures and practices
Safety practices, procedures and standards for voltages up to 240kV
Specialized software for gathering data, record keeping and testing equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
Initiative
Planning and Organizing
Multi-tasking
Attention to detail
Time management
Problem solving
Company
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Seminole Electric Cooperative is one of the largest generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives in the country.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-12-19Grant
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Lisa Johnson
CEO and General Manager
Recent News
2024-12-24
Tampa Bay Business Journal
2024-12-20
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