Senior/Lead Relay Field Technician

Position Overview:

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior/Lead Relay Field Technician/Engineer. Our Senior Relay Field Technicians/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. If you have experience in leading and mentoring relay/ protection and control teams. Apply now and join the Qualus team!

Responsibilities:

- Interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings) and performs red lining of design documents throughout the drawing set.

- Writing procedures and/or test plans, risk assessments and practical application of basic protection and control systems and schemes in support of maintenance and construction activities.

- Creating comprehensive functional guidelines and identifying common risks associated with testing and commissioning those schemes and systems.

- Perform post-project documentation compilation and review per client requirements.

- 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, end-to-end testing, IED testing, 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.

- Leads people and tasks within a larger project or provide technical and people leadership on projects with well-defined scopes of work.

- Performs weekly site safety inspections.

- Leads the application of HP with the approval of the Project Lead.

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

- Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English

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Benefits & Compensation:

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO:

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.