Relay Field Technician II

Qualus•, NE

About The Position

Power your future with Qualus in the Field Engineering department as a Relay Field Technician II. The incumbent uses electrical theory and troubleshooting methods to apply test procedures to client protection and control systems and schemes. The role supports acceptance testing and routine maintenance of transmission and distribution substation power equipment, relaying, pilot channel equipment, controls, communications equipment, metering, digital fault recorders, sequence of event recorders, and end-to-end line relay systems. The technician also performs IED testing, interprets design drawings, troubleshoots test anomalies and communications issues, conducts site safety inspections, and manages test documentation. Regular field work is performed in varied work environments, conditions, and weather. The role requires physical activity including pushing, pulling, lifting, and bending, and the ability to lift at least 30 pounds without assistance. The technician learns and applies 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 handling a simple volt-ohm meter and working with 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 The 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 activity such as pushing, pulling, lifting, and bending in all types of 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, because of safety-related materials, documentation, and client interactions.
Must be 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; test digital fault recorders, sequence of event recorders, and end-to-end line relay systems.
Ensure communication circuits are connected and operating properly.
Interpret design drawings to trace AC and DC circuits and wire those circuits.
Perform IED testing manually and by operating 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 by filing them to 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.