tech, relay, sr - Reno, NV , USA, United States - NV Energy

Description

Responsibilities

7015 *TECHNICIAN, RELAY, SENIOR

Works independently to regularly and customarily inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, repair and install all types of system protection and control equipment.

Also performs the work required for the installation, maintenance, repair and adjustment of automatic controls and equipment protection devices concerned with the operation of generating equipment as it affects the system, power transformers, transmission systems, distribution systems and customer facilities.

Downloads, verifies and troubleshoots logic programming and log ic systems on microprocessor relays and specialized substation computing systems. Also responsible for certification of all related wiring, operational checks and taking and evaluating in service test data.

Must have training in mathematics and be knowledgeable in electrical and electronic theory, including but not limited to microprocessors relaying, phasor circuits and diagrams.

Must have at least two (2) years of experience as a Relay Technician or equivalent. Must be qualified to perform switching or become qualified within 90 days of job award.

Candidates will be required to pass ACT Work Keys exams with minimum scores as follows:

Applied Mathematics 6

Applied Technologies 4

Locating Information 4

Requirements

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma or GED and completion of a four year Journeyman- Substation Electrician apprentice program through IBEW or DOL

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Relays, controls, logic boards

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Working outdoors in all weather conditions. Working on uneven ground.

Compensation

$60.98 to $64.05 per hour. Potential Safety Bonus 2%. The company reserves the right to determine the number of positions awarded for this requisition.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees.

For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Wellness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) fixed contribution - company contributes 4% regardless of employee's contribution
• 401(k) match - company matches 100% of the employee's first 6% contribution; immediate vesting
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Military leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Visit our Corporate website for detailed information and other benefits offered

EOE/Veteran/Disability

At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S.

federal law.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact Human Resources via email at or call our HR Help Desk at and select '0' or Fax your request at TTY Sensory Impaired - 711

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