Relay/SCADA Technician

AES•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$43 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation is a global power company with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Relay/SCADA Technician to join their AES Indiana team. This role involves working independently and as part of a team to install, test, modify, maintain, and remove protective relay, communication, and SCADA equipment at various company locations. The position requires a strong technical aptitude, knowledge of electricity and electronics, and the ability to pass specific tests. The company emphasizes a strong workplace culture, ethical business practices, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Technical aptitude
Advanced working knowledge of basic electricity and electronics
Ability to demonstrate knowledge by passing EEI Tech Test as well as 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 type technical school with specific core curriculum)
Ability to take the department written and lab test to determine entry step into the classification
Ability to enroll in and complete 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
Minor field engineering; making, correcting and submitting drawings of finished work; writing specialized reports on certain aspects of the work
Acts 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, locates, identifies and helps correct these situations
Instructs and trains personnel of less experience on the technical aspects of their job
Must know and comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.