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Senior Relay Field Technician

Role overview

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 in substation design, construction, commissioning, SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Responsibilities

  • Reading and interpreting substation drawings
  • Writing procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities
  • Testing voltage and current inputs to relays, verifying metering, and trip testing
  • Troubleshooting and repairing substation relaying and control equipment

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Management
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Qualus

  • Energy Technology
  • 1,001–5,000
Qualus is a leading power consulting, engineering, and technical services firm partnering with utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients to provide robust solutions to the increasingly complex power infrastructure challenges. The firm plays a vital role in the modernization of the electric power infrastructure, decarbonization of the economy, and the broader energy transition. With a focus on quality and technical excellence, our team of highly skilled professionals provides end-to-end services to clients across the United States. Caution to Job Seekers: Legitimate employers will not request payment or sensitive personal information upfront, such as your social security number. Always verify the job opportunity through official channels.

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Job description

Position Overview:

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior Relay Field Technician. Our Senior Relay Field Technicians 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.

Responsibilities:
  • Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings. 
  • Support in writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities. 
  • 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 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 
Minimum 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 
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
  • 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
Benefits & Compensation: Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law. Company Overview:

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

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