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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 GEDMinimum of ten years' experience in the power generation / distribution industryMinimum of five years' experience as a relay technicianExtensive knowledge of electrical breakers, switchgear, CT / PT circuits, and power transformersPrefer experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories' (SEL) Relay product lineSignificant experience with Medium Voltage switchgear and distribution systemsField experience of troubleshooting electrical protection relay logic, control wiring etc.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsValid driver's licenseOther Preferred Qualifications
College degree and / or coursework in an engineering or technical fieldExperience with generator controllers (CAT EMCP, DEIF, Deep Sea, DI.ANE, etc.)Experience with industrial PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, etc.)NETA certificationsExperience with P&C (Protection and Control)Experience with SEL RTACs and / or SEL PowerMaxExperience with Power Management SystemsExperience with the integration of industrial SCADA systemsKnowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and / or other relevant codes and standardsFamiliarity with NETA commissioning and maintenance testing standardsThe 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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