Electric Relay Technician - College Station, United States - City of College Station, TX

Description

Salary:
$ $44.93 HourlyLocation : College Station, TX

Job Type:
Full Time

Job Number:
Department: Electric Department

Opening Date: 04/25/2024Description Under the supervision of the Electric Metering and Relay Supervisor, the Electric Relay Technician is involved in the installation, maintenance, replacement, testing, documentation, and programming of relays and equipment involved in substation transmission and distribution protection; monitoring and controls; and security while ensuring work meets all North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance guidelines.

Principal Duties Install, commission, test, calibrate, maintain, and program protective relaying equipment used in substation transmission and distribution systems.
Implement and update protection settings as developed by relay engineers. Document all system modifications and changes.
Troubleshoot and analyze system failures.
Assist the Substation Technicians in substation maintenance and improvements.

Work with SCADA, Operations, Transmission and Distribution, Compliance, and Substation/Metering divisions, along with outside consultants, contractors, and other electric utilities to ensure the electric system meets all regulatory compliance requirements (NERC, FERC, ERCOT).

Assist in the review of schematics and blueprints to verify relay functionality and integration with other protection and control components such as RTUs, test devices, and other utility companies' relays.

Aid in development of written standards for commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying using manufacturer's technical manuals and NERC requirements.

Perform federally mandated (NERC) testing on protection systems according to NERC PRC-005 standards and document results. Perform end-to-end relay testing using test equipment. Verify protective relay logic through the function testing of the relaying systems.
Assist the Supervisor in the performance of his/her duties as delegated; make recommendations to improve work and system processes. Act on behalf of the Supervisor when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications Required:
Two (2) year technical degree in related field or High School Diploma/G.E.D. and two (2) years of experience as an electric utility technician or related position. Valid Texas Driver License.

Must maintain a residence within a 40-minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of accepting position.

Available to work on-call, emergency response, weekends, and evenings.

Ability to use and have knowledge of tools, equipment, and operational details required to properly accomplish the duties associated with this position.

Ability to progress through skill plan program within specified period of time as defined per department's skill plan policy.

Ability to perform essential duties in an environment that entails a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures; working at heights of up to 30' above ground level; frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing, and pushing/pulling; using hoist and dollies to lift and move heavy objects; and physically lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Preferred:
Four (4) year degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology. Experience with Doble Relay Testing Software (RTS) and SEL AcSELerator (SEL Supplemental Information


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening:

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Position open until filled or closing date.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance.

.01 Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid Texas driver's license? Yes No 03 Are you available for emergency response and shift work, to include on-call duties after hours and weekends and holidays? Yes No 04 Are you able to reside within a 40 minute emergency response time within 6 months of hire? Yes No 05 What qualities, and experience do you possess that would make you a good candidate for this position? Required Question