Relay Electrician I

BHE (Berkshire Hathaway Energy) • North Las Vegas, NV

17h

About The Position

The Relay Electrician I inspects, tests, adjusts, calibrates, repairs, and installs distribution-level system protection and control equipment. The role performs installation, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of automatic controls and equipment protection devices used with distribution-level power transformers and protective systems. Under supervision, the employee certifies related wiring, conducts operational checks, and evaluates in-service test data.

The Relay Electrician performs tests on electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays, electronically captures test data, and uploads results to a central database. The employee must develop proficiency in automated and computer-aided testing and continue learning new systems and methods through on-the-job training. This is a training position for Relay Electrician II. The employee is expected to demonstrate the skills needed to qualify for Relay Electrician II and pass a proficiency exam within two years. Other related work may be assigned when the employee is capable and qualified to perform it safely.

NV Energy provides electricity to customers throughout Nevada and natural gas to customers in the Reno-Sparks area. It is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions, with or without accommodation.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a Journeyman Substation Electrician or equivalent.
• Training in mathematics.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, including microprocessor relaying, phasor circuits, and diagrams.
• Qualified to perform switching or able to become qualified within 90 days of job award.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to safely perform assigned work for which the employee is capable and qualified.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, repair, and install distribution-level system protection and control equipment.
• Install, maintain, repair, and adjust automatic controls and equipment protection devices for distribution-level power transformers and protective systems.
• Under supervision, certify related wiring, perform operational checks, and evaluate in-service test data.
• Test electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays, capture test data electronically, and upload results to a central database.
• Develop proficiency in automated and computer-aided testing processes and learn new systems and methods through on-the-job training.
• Become qualified to perform switching, or obtain that qualification within 90 days of job award.
• Demonstrate the skills required for Relay Electrician II and pass a proficiency exam within two years.
• Perform other related work when capable and qualified to do so safely.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed