Electric Relay Technician

Description 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.
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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 5030).
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.