Service Field Tech - Relay Testing and Maintenance

RESA Power•Howell Township, NJ

8h•$50 - $78•Onsite

About The Position

Service Field Tech - Relay Testing and Maintenance are expected to perform service, test and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment. This role involves inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and collecting data for low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems. The technician will install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, develop standardized procedures, and perform functional testing of substation control circuits. They will also create relay macros, execute end-to-end relay testing, and review relay settings and logic equations. Responsibilities include testing and maintaining transformers, circuit breakers, and related equipment, as well as testing low and medium voltage cable installations. The role may also involve working with SF6 filled equipment and operating high voltage test equipment. Troubleshooting and repair of controls and transfer schemes are also part of the duties. The position requires rotating on-call duty for customer emergencies and strict compliance with all regulatory laws. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and minimum 1 year of experience in a related field.
Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA.
Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
Good theoretical understanding of electricity and a good aptitude for problem solving.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.
Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.
Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office- use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research
For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience filling and working with SF6 filled equipment and gas insulated switchgear, desired but not required.
Experience operating high voltage test equipment including Doble Power Factor test sets.
Prefer experience with most of the following or similar: MCC’s, Breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, etc. or training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY or another related program).

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and/or high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.
Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, including relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers.
Develop and document standardized commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relay systems.
Perform functional testing of substation control circuits to validate proper relay operation.
Create relay macros and testing routines to confirm system protection and control configurations.
Execute end-to-end relay testing with specialized software, identifying relay behavior based on fault conditions.
Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with design requirements.
Low, Medium and/or High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
Perform inspection, maintenance, testing and repair of transformers, circuit breakers and all related equipment – 45 KVA to 130 MVA, dry type and/or oil filled.
Perform maintenance, testing, reconditioning and repair on circuit breakers – low voltage 480 volt (molded case and air-magnetic) medium voltage up to 15 KV (air-magnetic and vacuum).
Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations.
Perform start-up, troubleshooting and repair services on controls and transfer schemes.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws.
Other duties as assigned by manager.