Relay Construction Inspector / Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

RCI-Relay Construction Inspection I
RCE-Relay Construction Engineer

COMPANY:
Full-service utility construction company established in 1999 specializing in turnkey power substation construction. Headquarters are based in Florida with work for this position in the North Carolina area. Seeking experienced relay construction inspection professional for full-time, permanent hire. Per diem and full benefits, 401K, PTO, sick time and holidays, year-round job stability.

POSITIONS:
Relay Construction Inspection I

• Requires two-year technical degree AND three or more years of relevant experience OR more than 5 years of relevant experience with no degree.

Relay Construction Inspection II/RCE

• Requires four-year degree AND three or more years of relevant experience; OR eight years of relevant experience AND more than 3 years of leadership/compliance management experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for ensuring Contract Compliance is provided for Contractors performing Relay & Controls services on the clients system
• Will ensure work is completed safely and to design specifications
• The scope of work will vary from simple upgrades and maintenance on existing substations to the construction of new substations
• Responsible for identifying and assisting in the resolution of issues that could compromise the success of a project (e.g. design issues, material issues, Contractor performance issues, access issues, customer issues, etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Physical abilities

• Navigate uneven terrain (steep slopes)
• Varying climates
• Valid driver's license
• Some projects may call for longer hours and potential weekends

Communication / Coordination

• Provide efficient customer service and communicate with field personnel often
• Provide responsive, courteous, and timely service
• Constant and timely communications with Relay Inspectors & Clients Energy Relay Support Manager

Technical

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email)
• Support technical field staff and consultants with protection & control applications
• Comply with all applicable NERC regulations and document for NERC-CIP procedures
• Support power system facilities and equipment installation/upgrade to electric power generating stations, T&D substations, P&C systems
• Possess in-depth knowledge of substation relaying protection and SCADA system
• Prepare project reports
• Document projects for tracking and lessons learned

Training

• OSHA 10
• HP training

SCOPE OF WORK COMPLIANCE, WORK PLAN, PROGRESS AND SCHEDULE

• Perform and document EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety) safety audits
• Ensure pre-job briefings or observations are being effectively used
• Monitor crew productivity
• Validate units/T&E (Time & Equipment) completed for invoicing
• Report all Human Performance, safety and environmental incidents immediately to local representative for client
• Perform and document QA inspections during construction
• Support project documentation and ensure as-built drawings are completed and submitted
• Provide feedback on personnel performance
• Provide status reports as needed
• Ensure coordination of outages with customer, Contractor, local operating personnel and System Controlling Authority
• Facilitate/Attend pre-construction meetings with the Contractor prior to move-in (as needed) to discuss and develop job plan and sequence
• Ensure compliance with prints, work orders and construction practices
• Verify the proper use of all Human Performance tools such as: HP tool kit, functional guidelines, barricading, PIC signs, good housekeeping, etc.
• Participate in Pre-Job and Post-Job briefings
• Interface with other departments to resolve all issues (ex. temporary power, switching manpower, etc.)
• Ensure that all NERC test documents, red-lines, SOI, etc. are submitted to the relay construction engineer following energization
• Attend final walk through and check off

COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package (medical/vision/dental, matching 401K, PTO, etc.)
• Company vehicles are provided for company business use only.
• Phone and laptop