Relay Engineer - Protection and Control - Substation

GENERAL SUMMARY

 

Electric Power Systems, an independent testing organization, is seeking an individual for coordinating highly technical portions of work associated with the testing and/or commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. Individual will provide direct supervision over Electric Power Systems startup personnel along with others suppliers such as contractor electricians and engineering staff or may assist EPS commissioning agents. Individual needs to have a strong background in protection and control circuits along with the knowledge to test  microprocessor based transmission relays such as Schweitzer, GE, Areva and ABB. Superior knowledge of computers is required along with an ability to perform automated  relay testing by utilizing a laptop. Ability to write macros on Protest would be an adder. Hiring at all levels!

 

MAJOR DUTIES

 

· Serve as highly technical person to perform relay commissioning.

· Consult with clients or EPS commissioning agents to determine the customer’s needs and priorities.

· May need to assist in providing written procedures for switching, energization, isolation methods for testing and commissioning work.

· May need to assist in coordinating and overseeing substation technicians, electricians and serve as project manager (supervisory and non supervisory positions available).

· Serve as primary customer contact for specific projects.

· Professional presentation required in dealing with employees, clients and suppliers.

· Prevent unnecessary outages while working in Brownfield Substations or on any type of energized equipment.

 

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

 

May assist in the management of EPS project staff. Positions also exist with no management requirements.

 

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

 

EPS is presently hiring entry level and experienced relay engineers and technicians so there is no minimum experience level required.

· Knowledge of testing, commissioning and maintenance of power equipment.

· Excellent management and supervisory skills

· Superior Safety record

· Broad experience with wide variety of electrical apparatus used in power industry, including transformers, breakers and switchgear.

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

 

Degree in electrical engineering with experience in communicating with microprocessor type relays.

 

JOB CONDITIONS

 

· 40% travel required/annum

· 15% overtime on average/annum

 

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT & PROGRAMS USED

 

Doble 6150, Protest, Computer, Microsoft Office, ACT, Outlook, PowerPoint

 

BENEFITSMedical, Dental, Vision, FSA & 401KCompany VehicleSalary Commensurate with Experience