About the position
Advanced Electric Systems is looking for relay, apparatus, and transformer substation testing technicians who are willing to travel on a regular basis throughout the US. Our traveling schedules are flexible and can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual technician. This would require 90% travel.
Responsibilities
- Test, troubleshoot, and inspect various complex electrical systems.
- Operate various types of electrical test equipment including but not limited to Doble, Manta, Vanguard, Omicron.
- Communicate with various relays (SEL, Multilin, Basler).
- Interface with software such as DTA, Protection Suite, Enoserve/RTS, PTM, and Accelerator.
- Maintain intermediate to a high level of understanding of protection and control schemes, concepts & prints.
- Perform acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing of various electrical power apparatus including Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Instrument Transformers, Grounding Systems, SF6 Interrupters, Meters, Relays, Motor Control Centers, Battery Banks & SCADA Systems.
- Read electrical drawings, including block diagrams, three lines, single lines, DC/AC schematics & logic diagrams.
- Write test reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Maintain strong client relationships.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical circuits.
- Demonstrate safe work practices and avoid unsafe behaviors.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- At least 5 years of high-voltage testing, either relay or apparatus.
- High level of proficiency with test sets such as Doble, Manta, Vanguard, Omicron.
- Must be willing to travel interstate, on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
