Lead Relay Field Technician

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  • Qualus
Job Summary
Location
Brooklyn Park ,MN
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
19 Dec 2024
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Job Description

Position OverviewnnPower your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Lead Relay Field Technician. The Lead Relay Field Technician calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the electric grid. They will be required to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility protection systems; station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.nnResponsibilitiesnnInterprets project-level scope of work and effectively plans commissioning and resource scheduling and provides team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions, adhering to all established safety protocol.nnInterprets substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).nnWriting procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities including development of isolation plans and functional guidelines.nnTesting, 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, etc.nnLeading and 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.nnProviding Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.nnProviding technical mentorship to junior level field service personnel.nnIs considered a subject matter expert in the area of protective relaying in the field.nnServe as a technical lead for small project teams.nnQualificationsnnMinimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemesnnExperience 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.nn3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment softwarennTest equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills.nnQuickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation.nnLearn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required.nnReference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.nnPerform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.nnStrong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management abilitynnProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)nnValid Driver’s license and good driving recordnn#LI-JD1nnCompany OverviewnnQualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and 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 nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.nnEEOnnQualus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate.nnAt Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For details, view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement here.nnJob Locations US-MN-Brooklyn ParknnID 2024-2052nnCategory Field ServicesnnPosition Type Regular Full TimennRemote: Yes

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