Relay Technician

Northwestern Energy•Great Falls, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Relay Technician installs and maintains Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) control equipment so that the electrical operations of substations and pole-mounted control cabinets can be controlled and monitored from offsite locations. They must be able to install, test, and maintain RTU components in substation relays, AC/DC panels, and at pole-mounted control cabinet re-closers (i.e. breakers) and motor-operated switches (control switches for switching lines out of service).

Requirements

High School education or equivalent
Journeyman Electrician
Must be ready and willing to act as a project foreman
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Knowledge of applicable codes and safety policies/procedures, specifically those outlined in the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Nice To Haves

Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
Install, maintain, and test RTU control equipment in substations
Assist in repair of substation relays and controls
Service substation-relay switches to ensure proper functionality in combination with RTU controls
Install, maintain, and test RTU controls for the "re-closer" breakers and motor-operated switches located in power pole control cabinets
Properly attach cables to RTU equipment, AC/DC control panels, and relay control panels
Use a variety of testing equipment, computers, and tools to test and commission RTU equipment
Complete documentation for substation relay and RTU maintenance
Update or "redline" substation wiring schematics to show changes to substation relays
Work on overtime calls including evening and weekend shifts' especially in response to acute service needs
Work as a team with other workers to troubleshoot and remediate outages and emergency situations
Interact with the public as needed
Drive to installation locations
Pull cables between control buildings, transformers, and RTU control panels
Assist in snow removal to maintain access within substation facilities. Shovel dirt to backfill trenches for cable conduits
Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance
Travel up to 80% may be required
Individually lift and manipulate needed equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds
Agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Benefits

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable