Relay Field Technician II

Qualus•, SD

About The Position

Power your future with Qualus in the Field Engineering department as a Relay Field Technician II. The role uses electrical theory and troubleshooting methods to apply test procedures for client protection and control systems and schemes. Work includes supporting acceptance testing and routine maintenance of transmission and distribution substation power equipment, relaying, pilot-channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment. The technician tests and verifies metering, calibrates relays, performs trip testing and end-to-end line relay system testing, and works with digital fault recorders and sequence-of-event recorders. The position also involves verifying communication circuits, interpreting design drawings and wiring AC and DC circuits, conducting IED testing manually and with automated test sets, troubleshooting test-result and inter-device communication issues, performing site safety inspections, and managing documents using various software platforms. The technician works in field environments and learns client switching procedures and safety measures under direct supervision.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Electrical Technology (AET) or equivalent specialized training in system protection.
At least 1 year of experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, and testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
Experience using a simple volt-ohm meter and hand tools.
Experience reading and interpreting one-line, AC and DC elementary, and wiring diagrams.
Proficient computer, computer-network, and Android/iPhone app skills, including Microsoft Office, mapping drive letters for server connections, and obtaining, installing, and connecting handheld-device apps to cloud or other locations as required.
Ability to perform regular field work in varied work environments, conditions, and weather.
Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
Ability to perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling, lifting, and bending in weather extremes, and to lift at least 30 pounds without assistance.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing, for safety-related materials, documentation, and client interactions.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Responsibilities

Support acceptance testing and routine maintenance of transmission and distribution substation power equipment, relaying, pilot-channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment.
Verify local and SCADA metering; calibrate relays; perform local and SCADA trip testing, DFR and SER testing, and end-to-end line relay system testing.
Ensure communication circuits are connected and operating properly.
Interpret design drawings and follow and wire AC and DC circuits.
Perform IED testing manually and using automated test sets for protection and control schemes.
Use test sets to apply currents and voltages, manipulate phase angles, and perform contact login timing and coordination tests.
Troubleshoot anomalies in test results and lack of inter-device communications.
Perform site safety inspections.
Manage documents for filing, storage, and backup sites using various software platforms.
Apply test procedures for various types of relay test equipment.
Learn and apply client switching procedures and safety measures under direct supervision.
Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
Learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.