Relay Technician Trainee

PacifiCorp • PRESTON, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Train to become a Relay Technician through hands-on experience, formal technical coursework, and guided mentorship under an experienced Area Relay Technician. This role builds the foundational knowledge and skills required to progress to a journeyman-level position, supporting the reliable operation of substation protection, control, and metering systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or proof of equivalent
• Certification in an electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent program
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload and use computerized test program
• Basic computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Internet)
• Good driving record
• Must be able to obtain a CDL
• Strong ability to follow safety policies and procedures
• Pass the Relay Technician Trainee pool entrance exam with a minimum score of 80% (provided by company)
• Must be a journeyman with three years journeyman experience in one of the following crafts: Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Meterman, Journeyman Lineman, Electronic Technician (ET-1), Instrument and Control Technician (I&C), and Substation Journeyman.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge of substation equipment and systems while assisting with the installation, maintenance, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Work with electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based protective relays; indicating and kWh/kW metering; recording devices such as sequence of events recorders and digital fault recorders; and control systems associated with breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors, and related substation apparatus.
• Support remote control and monitoring systems, including SCADA.
• Adhere strictly to safety standards and company policies.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Respond to emergency conditions.
• Maintain responsibility for assigned tools, test equipment, and vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED