Senior Protection and Control Relay Technician/ Relay Field Engineer job in Lake Mary at CE Power

SENIOR PROTECTION AND CONTROL

RELAY TECHNICIAN/ RELAY FIELD ENGINEER

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Field Services

TRAVEL: 50-60%

LOCATION: Remote Travel, Florida

Qualus is a leading provider of specialized engineering and technical field services. By combining Power Grid Engineering and CE Power Engineered Services, we have over 800 employees and more than 20 offices throughout the U.S. We offer competitive benefits as well as in-house career and professional skills development through QualU, while providing job opportunities in power systems engineering, field services, and turnkey project management.

Power your future with Qualus in our Protection and Control Field Services department as a Senior Relay Technician/ Field Engineer. Our Senior Relay Technicians/ Senior Field Relay Engineers perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and micro-processor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer , transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment. Apply now and join the Qualus team!

As a Senior Relay Technician/ Field Engineer, you will be responsible for:

* Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
* Performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment. Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment
* Planning, scheduling, and completing test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions
* Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
* Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
* 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
* Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills
* Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation
* Learn and apply client's switching procedures and safety measures as required
* Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
* Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
* Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
* Valid Driver's license and good driving record