Relay Technician (Central)

SRP • Tempe, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves performing programming, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Power System Operation Technology equipment, including protective relaying systems, telemetry devices, and other intelligent electronic devices for Generation, Transmission, and Distribution facilities. It also includes project management, testing, and QA/QC functions for these systems. The role requires a strong understanding of electrical and electronic theory, as well as specific knowledge of protective relay theory, principles, and applications. The position may be filled at one of three levels (Technician I, Technician II, Senior Technician) based on relevant experience and demonstrated proficiency.

Requirements

• Completion of an appropriate Apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the principles of electrical and electronic theory.
• Knowledge of algebra, geometric, trigonometric, and statistical concepts, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of personal computer operation and transient cyber assets.
• Knowledge of relay and test set applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of protective relay theory, principles, and applications.
• Knowledge of commissioning, protective system testing and construction processes.
• Must be available to work overtime.
• Must be available to work overtime and accept callouts.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Technician I: No prior experience is required. Incumbents at this level will participate in a four‑year apprenticeship or equivalent training program.
• Technician II: Requires a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience or completion of a four‑year apprenticeship or equivalent training program.
• Senior Technician: Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Relay Technician 2 or a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Programs settings on microprocessor relays and other intelligent electronic devices.
• Commissions and energizes protective relaying systems, telemetry devices, and other intelligent electronic devices through validation of wiring, settings, communication protocols and logic.
• Uses test equipment to simulate faults to validate protective relay systems.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of protective relaying systems and other intelligent electronic devices.
• Develops and submits all commissioning and maintenance testing documentation for asset management and regulatory compliance.
• Provides on-site project management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) by providing direction and oversight to field personnel and contingent workforces.
• Outage coordination for generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial customers.
• Maintains quality assurance and quality control through reviewing and correcting protection and control engineering design prints.
• Responsible for installation strategy (panel construction, procurement, wire pull schedules, field wiring, etc.).
• Performs installation quality assurance and quality control through field wiring checks and supporting with scheme checks.
• Assists with Protection Automation & Control Construction responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists with Relay Commissioning & Testing responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs related work as required and/or assigned.
• Attends training programs, seminars, conferences, and meetings.
• Assists engineers and other personnel.
• Assists in directing other technicians, apprentices, and trades helpers.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed