Relay Technician I
EPS
Phoenix, Arizona
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)
Perks:
- 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
Position Summary:
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:
- 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.
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
- NETA certified a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.
EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.
About the Company
EPS
EPS CORPORATION (EPS), headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with the capacity, quality, and business processes to support customers on a worldwide basis. Since 1983, EPS has been providing Systems Engineering, Logistics, and Fielding Solutions; IT, Software, and Cyber Security Solutions; and Network and Communication Solutions that support the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and commercial clients worldwide. Our EPS organizations are quality certified in International Organization Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015, AS9100D, Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development (CMMI-DEV) appraised at Level 3. We provide our customers with superlative services leveraging our ITIL, PMBOK, and ITSM expertise.
EPS’ mission is to deliver exceptional engineering, logistics, advisory, and information technology support services to our clients including the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, in addition to federal and state agencies and commercial customers. We are committed to the mission success of our customers, and we are proud to be a company that our customers trust.