Position Overview
UtilityEngineering is seeking a Relay Technician to perform electrical testing on relays in electrical power stations. Responsibilities include using equipment such as the Manta 5100 to test various microprocessor-based relays within electrical substations. This role requires business travel over 50% of the time.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment
- Conduct functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers
- Develop relay macros and testing routines to confirm proper protection and control design
- Perform end-to-end relay testing using test software; analyze relay behavior based on simulated fault conditions
- Create written procedures for the commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relays
- Review relay settings and logic equations to confirm that system operations meet design requirements
- Redline electrical schematics and wiring diagrams as needed
- Document test results, create equipment records, and compile reports on issues encountered
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution substations
- Associate degree (2-year) in Substation Relaying and Maintenance
- Proficient in developing relay test plans and procedures for protection systems across substations
- Experienced in calibrating and functionally testing electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays
- Skilled in troubleshooting distribution and transmission control circuits
- Familiarity with relay test software; Manta 5100 experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Desired experience with installing and maintaining equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear
- Ability to lead on-site testing, delegate tasks, and interface with clients
- Proficient in reading and interpreting protection/control schematics and wiring diagrams, identifying errors, and ensuring compliance with standards
- Capable of reviewing relay settings for consistency with design documentation, including CT/VT ratios and trip outputs
- Able to interpret manufacturer documentation to facilitate accurate testing and commissioning
Additional Requirements
- Pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check
- Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
- Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record