Job Description
As a Relay Technician, you will play a critical role in the maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of protective relays used in power distribution and transmission networks. Your expertise will help prevent system failures, enhance grid reliability, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Relay Testing & Maintenance:
Perform acceptance testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays in substations and industrial power systems.
Conduct functional tests, calibration, and coordination studies to optimize relay settings and system protection.
Analyze and interpret relay event records and fault waveforms to diagnose system issues.
Protective Relay Systems & Equipment:
Work with electromechanical, microprocessor-based, and digital relays from manufacturers like SEL, GE, ABB, and Siemens.
Test and verify differential, overcurrent, distance, and voltage protection relays to ensure proper operation.
Inspect and maintain relay panels, control circuits, and protection schemes for breakers, transformers, and generators.
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Required Skills & Experience
Hands-on experience with protective relays in transmission or distribution systems.(AEP program experience a plus)
FirstEnergy Program experience a must
Must know and be proficient in SEL Relay upgrades in Substations for both Transmission and Distribution
Candidates must not be employed by others for six months prior to switching vendors
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.