RELAY TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Power-Tech Engineers, Inc., is seeking qualified Protection Relay Technicians with experience in electrical substations and/or generating stations for the commissioning of control and protection retrofit projects. Responsible for testing microprocessor based relays (i. e., SEL, Siemens, GE, etc.), CTs, PTs and high voltage circuit breaker control schemes.  Substations range in voltage from 4.8kV to 500kV. Perform wiring check, control scheme functional operation checks, current injection with Doble equipment for functional operation of protective scheme, among other control and protection retrofit checks. Provide marked-up, as-built drawings of retrofitted system. Provide complete test reports.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

    •    Trade School Diploma or Equivalent Education
    •    At least three years of relevant field experience
    •    Familiar with microprocesor based protective relays
    •    Familiar with breaker control schemes
    •    Familiar with substation apparatus
    •    Able to read and trace schematic and wiring control and protection drawings
    •    Familiar with basic electrical test equipment
    •    Good communication skills
    •    California Driver License
    •    Authorization to work in the USA

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

    •    Compensation is conmesurate with experience
    •    Paid overtime (time and a half)
    •    Medical, Dental and Vision HMO (Kaiser Permanente)
    •    Disability Insurances
    •    Paid Vacation and Holidays
    •    Sick Time and Bereavement
    •    Retirement 401K
    •    Tuition Reimbursement

 

RESPONSE INFORMATION: 

Please send resume via email to info@ptei.net. Please apply only if you have Power System design, construction or testing experience. Electrical engineering in computer, controls, electronics, etc. is not applicable.