Relay Field Technician I

Qualus•Middle River, MD

6d•$31 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Relay Field Technician I. As a Relay Field Technician I you responsible for applying electrical theory and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and execute testing plans for protection and control systems and schemes. You will be expected to support the assigned team in executing work plans safely and efficiently with a mindset of quality assurance.

Requirements

Knowledge of 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
Field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes preferred.
Knowledge of test equipment and tool/wiring usage
Interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above, basic PC skills
Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures under direct supervision
Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment
Candidates must be able to perform physical activity such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending in all types of weather extremes
Candidates must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. without assistance
Associate of Science in Electrical Technology (AET) or equivalent specialized training in system protection
Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English
Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.

Responsibilities

Supporting acceptance testing / routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, (testing of carrier set, tuning unit, wave trap), pilot wire, transfer trip, fiber optic, CT’s, CCVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment testing, verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA), digital fault recorders (DFRs) and sequence of event recorders (SERs) and end-to-end line relay systems
Applying test procedures for various types of relay test equipment
Substation awareness and Safety consciousness
Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment
Good PC skills and the ability to support testing activities as required by the project lead