Senior Relay Field Technician

Qualus•, AZ

About The Position

Qualus is hiring a Senior Relay Field Technician in its Field Engineering department. The role performs testing and routine maintenance of transmission and distribution substation power equipment, protective relaying (electro-mechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment. The technician also commissions new substations and related equipment, supports field service personnel, and plans and completes test activities while avoiding service interruptions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of field experience commissioning, checking out panels and equipment, calibrating relays, testing, and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
Knowledge of three-phase power systems, power system protection and control schemes, test equipment, and test equipment software.
Experience using test equipment and tools/wiring, interpreting wiring and elementary diagrams, and performing basic tests relevant to the role.
Basic PC skills.
Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for different types of substation equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and tailor communication to the audience and situation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, business acumen, and management ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform regular field work indoors and outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substation design, including protection and control engineering.
Experience in substation construction or commissioning.
Experience installing and testing SCADA, fault data, SER, or integration-automation equipment.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret substation drawings, including single-line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
Support the writing of procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities.
Test substation equipment, including verifying relay voltage and current inputs, local and SCADA metering, relay calibration, local and SCADA trip functions and alarms, and function switches.
Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control equipment.
Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying, pilot channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment.
Plan, schedule, and complete test activities efficiently and on time without service interruptions.
Provide project technical support to Field Service personnel.
Learn and apply client switching procedures and required safety measures.
Complete assignments in accordance with applicable specifications.