Field Tech, Sr. Field Tech - Power Systems Tech I, II, III, or IV- Relay Testing and Troubleshooting

Resa Power • Blaine, MN

66d • $40 - $63

About The Position

RESA Power is looking for experienced Electrical Testing Techs or individuals with electrical backgrounds in engineering or testing. The Minnesota RESA Power Service location is based out of Blaine, MINN in a safe and modern facility. Besides a competitive hourly wage, these Union positions are associated with IBEW local 110 and the IBEW International Contract. Sr Field Techs are expected to perform service, test and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience and 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE and NFPA.
• Strong background and experience in most types of high voltage equipment through the 230 kV class.
• Prefer experience with most of the following or similar: MCC's, Breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, etc. or training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY or another related program).
• Complete projects consistently on budget and at a reasonable contribution.
• Ability to complete on-site job reports.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience filling and working with SF6 filled equipment and gas insulated switchgear.
• Prefer experience operating high voltage test equipment including Doble Power Factor test sets.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and/or high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.
• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, including relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Develop and document standardized commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relay systems.
• Perform functional testing of substation control circuits to validate proper relay operation.
• Create relay macros and testing routines to confirm system protection and control configurations.
• Execute end-to-end relay testing with specialized software, identifying relay behavior based on fault conditions.
• Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with design requirements.
• Perform inspection, maintenance, testing and repair of transformers, circuit breakers and all related equipment - 45 KVA to 130 MVA, dry type and/or oil filled.
• Perform maintenance, testing, reconditioning and repair on circuit breakers - low voltage 480 volt (molded case and air-magnetic) medium voltage up to 15 KV (air-magnetic and vacuum).
• Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations.
• Perform start-up, troubleshooting and repair services on controls and transfer schemes.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• Union medical and dental insurance
• Generous Union Pension Program
• Vacation
• Generous OT structure
• Daily overtime (OT) over 8 hours worked; double time (DT) over 10 hours worked daily.
• OT and DT rates paid for Saturday work.
• DT on Sundays.
• Daily meal and incidentals per diem available when traveling for overnight work.
• Full benefits including medical, Employee Ownership Plan, pension, per diem when traveling, and work anniversary bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees