Relay/SCADA Technician

AES US•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a global power company, is seeking a Relay/SCADA Technician for AES Indiana. This role involves working independently and as part of a team to install, test, modify, maintain, and remove protective relay, associated communication, and SCADA equipment. The position requires a strong technical aptitude, advanced knowledge of electricity and electronics, and the ability to pass specific tests. The technician will work at various company locations, including operating centers, substations, power plants, and customer sites. AES is committed to innovation, sustainability, and diversity, and has received numerous awards for its leadership in the energy industry.

Requirements

Technical aptitude.
Advanced working knowledge of basic electricity and electronics.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge by passing EEI Tech Test and other written and laboratory type tests.
4 years or more of electrical/electronic maintenance experience.
Completed the Educational Requirement for the Relay/SCADA Technician classification (Associate of Science Degree in Electrical/ Engineering Technology from an accredited, non-online technical school with specific core curriculum).
Ability to take the department written and lab test to determine entry step into the classification.
Enrollment in and completion of the Relay/SCADA Apprenticeship.
Ability to attain and maintain an Indiana Driver’s License.
Ability to lift and move 50 pound test equipment.
Good attendance, safety, and performance records.

Responsibilities

Installing, wiring, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and commissioning all applicable relay, load control, or SCADA equipment, and making neat, accurate records of these tests.
Reading, interpreting, and understanding applicable relay and control schematics, wiring diagrams, instruction books, and applicable computer software.
Working in conjunction with other employees to install, maintain, and troubleshoot applicable communication channels such as microwave, pilot cable, leased, fiber optic, or other types of communication circuits used for Relay or SCADA applications.
Working in conjunction with other employees to install, test, remove, and maintain applicable power supply and battery systems and keeping accurate records of these installations or tests.
Contacting or working with employees of other companies such as customer representatives, equipment suppliers, and Relay/SCADA technicians of other utilities.
Performing minor field engineering, making, correcting, and submitting drawings of finished work, and writing specialized reports on certain aspects of the work.
Acting as a Relay/SCADA project leader on moderately complex projects, such as the construction of relay, communication, and SCADA components for substations, power plants, and customer locations.
Working effectively with customers, when applicable, having electrical system problems or complaints, locating, identifying, and helping to correct these situations.
Instructing and training personnel of less experience on the technical aspects of their job.
Complying with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.