Relay Technician 2 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc•District of Columbia, DC

About The Position

The Relay Technician 2 programs, installs, commissions, tests, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots protective relays, metering, and associated electrical equipment used in transmission and distribution systems. The role evaluates in-service relays to prevent or remedy abnormal operation or equipment failure, analyzes test results, and interprets electrical diagrams to identify defective equipment. Work takes place in energized electrical rooms, vaults, substations, and industrial, data center, and utility environments. The technician also participates in emergency callouts and may travel domestically and internationally.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with at least 8 years of relevant electrical experience, or an associate degree with at least 5 years of relevant electrical experience.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%–50% of the time.
Valid and active U.S. work authorization.
Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Proficiency operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high-potential testing procedures.
Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage systems up to 500 kV, including arc flash hazard analysis.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to diagnose system failures.
Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to routinely and repetitively walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and combine information to reach conclusions.
Ability to see details at close range and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

NETA or NICET certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing.
OEM-certified field service training program.

Responsibilities

Use hand and power tools, meters, and other test equipment to install, maintain, repair, and program protective relays, wiring, and associated equipment.
Apply, read, interpret, review, and correct schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, substation drawings, and inspections.
Program and operate test equipment and follow safe work practices outlined in the company safety handbook.
Commission new relay and metering installations.
Coordinate testing, troubleshooting, and repairs of relaying and other equipment with department personnel.
Maintain and test relays and associated equipment, including standby generators and display meters.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace components involved in questionable operations and failures.
Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems to ensure compliance with NETA standards.
Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
Test circuit breakers and switchgear, including timing and primary and secondary injection tests.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis of system failures.
Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
Follow electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and PPE requirements.
Maintain detailed test reports and compliance documentation for client review.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients on system commissioning and startup.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.
Participate in emergency callouts.
Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.