What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relay Technician (Protection & Control) position at CoVolt Power SE?
Applied High Voltage (AHV) is an electrical engineering and construction company with expertise in high voltage grid interconnection and transmission. AHV delivers top-notch talent, personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects. We are seeking a Protection & Controls Technician to work with our testing team on our construction sites within the continental US.
Position Summary:
- Must be able to safely work in energized utility class substations.
- Must be able to lead a team and exhibit/maintain a positive attitude.
- Individual will be responsible for testing utility transmission grade relays and performing all associated functional testing of protective schemes on projects within the continental US.
- Individual will be capable of commissioning and troubleshooting substation SCADA systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Plan, prepare and execute test plans with Doble ProTest or equivalent software/equipment.
- Plan and perform functional testing of complex protection schemes.
- Responsible for overall quality and conformance to specifications of the project.
- Troubleshoot and resolve design and wiring issues.
- Communicate progress and issues to Project Manager and others company management.
- Track and organize project testing documentation for inclusion in closeout packages
The successful candidate will have the following Skills/Experience/Abilities:
- Ability to professionally represent the Company with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors
- Push issues to resolution
- Self motivated
- Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Excellent ability to understand technical drawings & ability to understand specifications
- Capability and inclination to research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter
- Experience (3-5 years) testing SEL, GE, ABB, Basler microprocessor based relays
- Understanding of protective relays and schemes including overcurrent, differential, line, voltage and frequency protection applications
- Perform SCADA testing with SEL RTAC and or similar vendors equipment
- Strong computer skills in MS Office, Doble Protection Suite, RTS, SEL Acselerator, Adobe and others as needed
- Perform in-service checks in energized substations
Requirements:
- Minimum Associate's degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering, Bachelor's preferred or equivalent experience in industry (10 years) preferred.
- Travel: 75% average (annual)
- Clean driving record
- Work in challenging ambient conditions including outdoors, hot and cold temperatures and loud noises
- Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials up to 60 lbs.
- Must be able to work in elevated positions.
- OSHA 10 hour (minimum)
- NFPA 70E
- FA/CPR training
- NICET or NETA level 2 or higher qualified
Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and 401K.
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