Relay Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)Fairview Heights, IL
$33 - $60Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Engineering Services (SEL-ES) seeks a Relay Commissioning Technician I who is interested in travelling and being the face of SEL to our customers. This position is a great opportunity for those specializing in Relay Technology to work alongside experts in commissioning and get the work experience to be an expert themselves!

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent certification, training and experience
  • 2+ years working experience in electrical power system planning, design, testing, installation, commissioning, operation and/or maintenance
  • Demonstrated proficiency with modern test equipment such as OMICRON or Doble
  • Willing to travel up to 75% of the time
  • Familiarity with Autocad, Microstation and AcSELerator Quickset
  • Ability to write automated test plans for testing protective devices
  • Familiarity with industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus)

Responsibilities

  • Train and assist customers in the planning, design, testing, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of electrical power systems, both at customer sites and SEL offices.
  • Apply working knowledge of SEL design practices of SEL protection and automation systems as well as quality standards.
  • Responsible for running tests in support of department objectives, documenting and reporting malfunctions, and identifying/analyzing undesirable trends.
  • Provide regular communication and timely reports to engineering staff, leadership and customers regarding commissioning activities.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and implementing safe and environmentally sound work practices.

Benefits

  • Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Personal 401(k) options
  • Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
  • 9 paid sick days
  • Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
  • STEM courses
  • Apprenticeships
  • Tuition assistance
  • Engineering development programs
  • Wellness benefits
  • Fertility benefits
  • Adoption benefits
  • Flexible spending benefits
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