Relay Technician

LCEC•North Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining all transmission and distribution relay control systems and associated equipment. This position is responsible for calibrating, installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining protective relays and associated equipment which will ensure the efficient, safe, reliable and NERC compliant operation of LCEC’s electric substations and transmission network. Must be able to understand and work within LCEC and OSHA safety standards. Abide by all LCEC safety policies and guidelines. Must have a working knowledge of various manufacturers’ protective equipment and test instruments in regard to substation and transmission line operation. Must be familiar with NERC Reliability Standards that apply to LCEC substations and transmission network. Must be proficient in electrical mathematics and possess a solid understanding of power flow. Ability to work independently on complex relay schemes and in a team environment to accomplish goals and meet deadlines; to manage stress and pressure in a frequently changing environment. Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers, and circuit breakers. Perform end-to-end testing routines with confirmation of proper protection and control design. Examine relay settings and logic equations for confirmation of system operation in accordance with design. Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run. Assist with developing written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying. Examine relay settings and logic equations for confirmation of system operation in accordance with design. Redline electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Develops and summarizes test results and relaying records for associated equipment and trouble reports. Must act with a sense of urgency to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical problems related to protective relays and control circuits, while under pressure to quickly restore power to large segments of LCEC’s customer base. Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule. Must be able to assume a lead position to coordinate efforts of others during a substation outage and advise System Operations of progress to restore substation functionality. Must be able to perform work of significant difficulty involving all types of protective relay equipment under limited supervision. The employee will have significant latitude for planning work details. Must be able to identify and plan relay specific work and coordinate with others within the organization (including System Operations, Engineering and the Substation Dept.) to successfully execute. Provide mentoring to technicians at equal or lower steps. The department supervisor may, at his/her discretion, identify or create these mentoring opportunities. Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of various manufacturers’ protective equipment and test instruments in regard to substation and transmission line operation.
Must be familiar with NERC Reliability Standards that apply to LCEC substations and transmission network.
Must be proficient in electrical mathematics and possess a solid understanding of power flow.
Ability to work independently on complex relay schemes and in a team environment to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
Ability to manage stress and pressure in a frequently changing environment.
HS diploma or equivalent (Required)
An associate’s degree or a two-year technical or trade school certificate of completion in substation relaying maintenance, electronics, electrical engineering technology (Required) or Documented completion of a 4-year utility relay technician apprenticeship program, equivalent to journey-level certification. (Required)
Four years on-the-job field experience in relay protection at an electric utility or 2 years on-the-job experience with the education listed above. (Required)
Must possess general knowledge of utility protection schemes. (Required)
Ability to work independently within one (1) year of job award. (Required)
Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations and outside of regular assigned shift; ability to work overtime, on-call and availability to respond to callouts and maintain an acceptable callout response. (Required)
Must live within a 45-minute commute from regular worksite. (Required)
Must be able to travel daily within the service area; field work in an electrical substation environment with regular exposure to energized and de-energized equipment on voltages ranging up to 138kV; exposure to adverse weather conditions; and general office environment. (Required)
Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License. (Required)
Background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

2 years on-the-job experience with the education listed above. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Calibrating, installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining protective relays and associated equipment.
Ensuring the efficient, safe, reliable and NERC compliant operation of LCEC’s electric substations and transmission network.
Understanding and working within LCEC and OSHA safety standards.
Performing function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers, and circuit breakers.
Performing end-to-end testing routines with confirmation of proper protection and control design.
Examining relay settings and logic equations for confirmation of system operation in accordance with design.
Performing end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyzing the operation of the relay based on the fault type run.
Assisting with developing written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying.
Redlining electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Developing and summarizing test results and relaying records for associated equipment and trouble reports.
Troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical problems related to protective relays and control circuits.
Participating in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.
Assuming a lead position to coordinate efforts of others during a substation outage and advising System Operations of progress to restore substation functionality.
Performing work of significant difficulty involving all types of protective relay equipment under limited supervision.
Identifying and planning relay specific work and coordinating with others within the organization to successfully execute.
Providing mentoring to technicians at equal or lower steps.
Maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels within LCEC.
Working in emergency storm situations and working long hours for many continuous days/weeks as needed.