Protection Systems and Relay Technician

Overview

Generally, works under oversight of engineers or more experienced technicians, and is responsible for performing installation, maintenance and testing of protective systems including instrument transformers, batteries, DC circuitry, protective relays, communication systems, RTUs, and all other duties related to transmission protection. Supports regional SC&M crews with testing and troubleshooting of transmission equipment.

Responsibilities

Schedule, perform, and log the required testing of the protection system according to NERC compliance standards. 

Protection system components include, but are not limited to: potential transformers, current transformers, DC circuits, station batteries, circuit breaker components, protective relays, communication systems, and test switches. 

Proficient understanding of three phase power systems and Ohm’s Law. 

Calibrate and perform functional tests on microprocessor, solid-state, and electromechanical type relays. 

Install, maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot digital fault recorders (DFR’s), remote terminal units (RTU’s), SCADA equipment, etc. 

Assist with installing, maintaining, and testing electrical control equipment, electrical circuitry and components according to engineering specifications. 

Install, maintain, and test power line carrier equipment. 

Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, and make recommendations related to malfunctions/failures and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on protection system equipment. 

Verify that all documentation and prints meet applicable LKE specifications and standards and modify drawings to reflect any necessary changes. 

Provide technical direction, training, and oversight to contractors and/or less experienced technicians. 

Coordinate with Telecom, Energy Delivery, Transmission Lines, and Transmission Substations personnel to support construction, maintenance, and testing activities. 

All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Associates degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Computer Science or related technical field.  

Work Conditions

Position requires on-call availability 24/7. Substation and transmission system field work which includes working independently at remote substation locations. Regular travel is required to Transmission and Distribution sites across the entire service territory.