Responsibilities
A Relay Technician is a journeyman with a working knowledge of substation protection and control equipment. They install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor protective relays, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation apparatus including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA. They perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, megger testing and other analytical tests as assigned. They operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. They are expected to follow safety rules and company standards. They may work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, may work with bucket and boom trucks. They may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.
Requirements
Requirements for this position include:
- A high school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Has successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.
- 4+ years' experience in of Relay work.
- Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.
- Good driving record
Preferences
- 5+ years experience as a Relay Technician.
Additional Information
Req Id: 111856
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah
Portland
Oregon United States
www.pacificorp.com