VoltaGrid, LLC

Protective Relay & Power Systems Technician

LocationMidland, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Position Title: Relay & Power System Technician


Location: Midland Texas


FLSA Class: NON-EXEMPT


Responsible to: IC&E Engineering Manager

Position Summary: This position is primarily responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical protection relays, controls, and switchgear for Medium Voltage electrical generation, distribution, and substation equipment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Installation and testing of new electrical protection relays and controls
Troubleshooting and repair for existing electrical protection and control systems
Testing, troubleshooting, and repair for LV and MV breakers, switchgear, and CT/PT circuits
Assisting the engineering and operations teams with new equipment commissioning
Assisting the engineering team with the creation of as-built protection/control schematics
Supporting existing power generation fleets, compression stations, and other operational sites
Documenting equipment test procedures and results
Providing technical support to the remote operations center as needed


Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of ten years’ experience in the power generation/distribution industry
Minimum of five years’ experience as a relay technician
Extensive knowledge of electrical breakers, switchgear, CT/PT circuits, and power transformers
Prefer experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories' (SEL) Relay product line
Significant experience with Medium Voltage switchgear and distribution systems
Field experience of troubleshooting electrical protection relay logic, control wiring etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver’s license


Other Preferred Qualifications:

College degree and/or coursework in an engineering or technical field
Experience with generator controllers (CAT EMCP, DEIF, Deep Sea, DI.ANE, etc.)
Experience with industrial PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, etc.)
NETA certifications
Experience with P&C (Protection and Control)
Experience with SEL RTACs and/or SEL PowerMax
Experience with Power Management Systems
Experience with the integration of industrial SCADA systems
Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and/or other relevant codes and standards
Familiarity with NETA commissioning and maintenance testing standards

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is committed to hiring veterans and transitioning military service members, particularly those with expertise in equipment maintenance, repair, and technical skills. Your dedication, leadership, and hands-on experience in maintaining heavy equipment make you an ideal fit for our team

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. #powercampaign

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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