VoltaGrid
Protective Relay & Power Systems Technician
VoltaGrid, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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VoltaGrid Position Title: Relay & Power System Technician Location: Midland, Texas FLSA Class: NON-EXEMPT Responsible to: IC&E Engineering Manager Overview
This position is primarily responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical protection relays, controls, and switchgear for Medium Voltage electrical generation, distribution, and substation equipment. Responsibilities
Installation and testing of new electrical protection relays and controls Troubleshooting and repair for existing electrical protection and control systems Testing, troubleshooting, and repair for LV and MV breakers, switchgear, and CT/PT circuits Assisting the engineering and operations teams with new equipment commissioning Assisting the engineering team with the creation of as-built protection/control schematics Supporting existing power generation fleets, compression stations, and other operational sites Documenting equipment test procedures and results Providing technical support to the remote operations center as needed Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Minimum of ten years’ experience in the power generation/distribution industry Minimum of five years’ experience as a relay technician Extensive knowledge of electrical breakers, switchgear, CT/PT circuits, and power transformers Prefer experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories' (SEL) Relay product line Significant experience with Medium Voltage switchgear and distribution systems Field experience of troubleshooting electrical protection relay logic, control wiring etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Valid driver’s license Other Preferred Qualifications
College degree and/or coursework in an engineering or technical field Experience with generator controllers (CAT EMCP, DEIF, Deep Sea, DI.ANE, etc.) Experience with industrial PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, etc.) NETA certifications Experience with P&C (Protection and Control) Experience with SEL RTACs and/or SEL PowerMax Experience with Power Management Systems Experience with the integration of industrial SCADA systems Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and/or other relevant codes and standards Familiarity with NETA commissioning and maintenance testing standards The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Equal Opportunity
VoltaGrid is committed to hiring veterans and transitioning military service members, particularly those with expertise in equipment maintenance, repair, and technical skills. VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Utilities
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Protective Relay & Power Systems Technician
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VoltaGrid Position Title: Relay & Power System Technician Location: Midland, Texas FLSA Class: NON-EXEMPT Responsible to: IC&E Engineering Manager Overview
This position is primarily responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical protection relays, controls, and switchgear for Medium Voltage electrical generation, distribution, and substation equipment. Responsibilities
Installation and testing of new electrical protection relays and controls Troubleshooting and repair for existing electrical protection and control systems Testing, troubleshooting, and repair for LV and MV breakers, switchgear, and CT/PT circuits Assisting the engineering and operations teams with new equipment commissioning Assisting the engineering team with the creation of as-built protection/control schematics Supporting existing power generation fleets, compression stations, and other operational sites Documenting equipment test procedures and results Providing technical support to the remote operations center as needed Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Minimum of ten years’ experience in the power generation/distribution industry Minimum of five years’ experience as a relay technician Extensive knowledge of electrical breakers, switchgear, CT/PT circuits, and power transformers Prefer experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories' (SEL) Relay product line Significant experience with Medium Voltage switchgear and distribution systems Field experience of troubleshooting electrical protection relay logic, control wiring etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Valid driver’s license Other Preferred Qualifications
College degree and/or coursework in an engineering or technical field Experience with generator controllers (CAT EMCP, DEIF, Deep Sea, DI.ANE, etc.) Experience with industrial PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, etc.) NETA certifications Experience with P&C (Protection and Control) Experience with SEL RTACs and/or SEL PowerMax Experience with Power Management Systems Experience with the integration of industrial SCADA systems Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and/or other relevant codes and standards Familiarity with NETA commissioning and maintenance testing standards The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Equal Opportunity
VoltaGrid is committed to hiring veterans and transitioning military service members, particularly those with expertise in equipment maintenance, repair, and technical skills. VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Utilities
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