Relay & Controls Technician

Relay & Controls Technician

St James, MN- Applicants must be able to reside within 60 miles of the reporting location.

Applications Due: September 28, 2025

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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Summary:

Provide for the operation, installation, testing, checkout and maintenance of relaying, controls and associated equipment on the Great River Energy (GRE) system. Responsible for working safely.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $51.38 - $60.45 hourly. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Perform and/or assist in the testing, repair and maintenance of both electromechanical and microprocessor relaying equipment as well as controls, disturbance recorders, instrumentation devices, and associated equipment in power substations, distribution substations, and generation plants.

- Perform and/or assist in the installation, testing, checkout of new protective relaying equipment such as relays, controls, disturbance recorders, instrumentation devices, and associated equipment in power substations, distribution substations, and generation plants

- Calibrate relays and troubleshoot faults

- Develop and update maintenance procedures along with maintaining equipment records in area of responsibility.

Qualifications:

Minimum education requirements include a two-year technical degree/diploma in electrical/computer/electronics related courses. Transmission system protection and control experience and the equivalent of two years of directly related electrical experience is preferred. Strong electrical and relaying aptitude, prior experience working with power system protection, electromechanical and microprocessor relays strongly preferred. Strong technical, problem-solving, and communications skills, along with the ability to work with new technologies and follow safety protocols, are essential.

Ap ply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by September 28, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.