Job Title: Relay Technician I
About The Company:
Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive Pay
- Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
- Career Path Planning
- Incentives for Professional Certifications
- Competitive Per Diem for Travel
- Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
The Relay Technician I perform electrical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting relays in electrical power stations under supervision. Your duties involve using relay test equipment and tools to test different types of relays inside the electrical substation.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
- Perform entry level testing relaying equipment.
- Implement safety policies.
- Read, understand One-line, three-line, AC/DC Drawings
- Develop relay macros and testing routines with confirmation of proper protection and control design EPS and customer specifications.
- Build test plans for Overcurrent, Transformer, Bus Diff, & Distance Relay
- Understand the Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra
- Identify Polarity, Phasing, & Vectors
- Examine Different Operating Schemes
- Assist End to End testing
- Support Functional testing and Troubleshooting.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
- Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
- Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
- Hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation or distribution level substations.
- Capable of troubleshooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
- Knowledge of relay test software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.
- Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
- NETA certified a plus
- Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies and will not recognize claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.
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Electric Power Systems is an independent electrical testing & engineering organization. We specialize in commissioning, start up, and maintenance testing for Utility, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers and Commercial Facilities.
Electric Power Systems, established in 1977, is committed to becoming the largest independent electrical testing company in the United States. EPS has developed a select staff of technicians with a broad spectrum of capabilities on electric systems analysis, maintenance, and testing. Our professional personnel, with their extensive field experience, have contributed to the successful completion of major projects throughout the world and our continued expansion throughout the United States.
Electric Power System’s service area extends throughout the United States and Canada, with 30 offices strategically located around North America. Additionally, EPS has completed projects throughout the world including the Middle East, South America, China and Malaysia