Relay Technician

Insight Energy Careers has been retained to fill this role on behalf of a nationally recognized full-service, EPC, specialty engineering, procurement, construction, and testing and commissioning company specializing in complex medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure across North America.

Job Summary:

The Relay Technician position entails providing field service for relay panel and protective control systems. If you are seeking an opportunity to solve real-world technical problems, engage with a diverse range of customer facilities, and establish yourself as an industry expert in a fast-growing company, then this position is tailored for you!

Responsibilities:

• Installing, commissioning, testing, and maintaining protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems, and associated communication equipment.
• Collaborating with electrical engineers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Conducting function testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breaker changeouts.
• Performing end-to-end relay testing using Doble ProTesT software to verify carrier and fiber systems.
• Assisting in developing written standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for protective relaying, DFRs, RTUs, IEDs, Distribution Automation, and associated communication systems.
• Onsite project management, maintaining effective relationships with customers and vendors.
• Testing and performing other electrical maintenance activities within the plant environment as directed.

Requirements:

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic random drug tests.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
• Availability for regular overtime work.
• Capability to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, and fly domestically, with or without reasonable accommodations. Must pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a good driving record.

Safety:

Safety is paramount within the organization. Errors in judgment can lead to financial repercussions, inconvenience to customers, unsafe working conditions, injury, or loss of life.

Note: The majority of the work is centered around Greater Houston, but projects span throughout the US.

Join Us:

Apply your skills, make a difference, and enjoy the rewards by joining a company that values career growth over mere job roles.

Benefits:

An excellent benefits package awaits including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, a 401K with Matching, flexible benefit accounts, and an outstanding work environment. If you're seeking a career, not just a job, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.