POSTING DEADLINE
This position is posted until filled.
PREFERENCES
CDL Class A Preferred
JOB DESCRIPTION
Relay Tech I
Union T13 $52.78
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, inspects, tests, and maintains relay equipment and performs other substation maintenance duties related to protection systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspects and tests relays and other substation equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing such equipment as voltmeters, ammeters, phase angle meters, oscilloscopes and related electrical testing equipment
Installs and maintains substation, transmission, and distribution Protection systems
Performs routine maintenance on relays and substation equipment as required to maintain NERC compliance
Trains and instructs less experienced personnel in techniques of relay maintenance and other duties by applying a full working knowledge of safe work procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual
Available to perform on call work as necessary
May serve as either dispatcher or switchman
Properly creates "As Built" drawings for changes to protection systems
Performs other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
In-depth knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, transformer theory, math and drafting
In-depth knowledge and understanding of safe and proper testing techniques
In-depth knowledge and understanding of protection system construction and maintenance
Ability to operate power tools and electrical testing equipment
Ability to recognize and communicate hazardous conditions
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED with three to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
College level course work in an engineering discipline or related vocational training preferred.
Prior experience working in substation equipment test preferred
where incumbent is required to operate machinery and/or equipment covered under the State Motor Carrier Act, the incumbent must meet requirements of Part 391 of the Act (Driver Qualification) before operating such equipment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Job requirements include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any screening required by the Company as required to meet NERC CIP regulations.
Must also have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company's standards. Applicant must be able to receive TWIC from the TSA to access Texas City substations in Port facilities.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and AC and DC schematics
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such Power factor, MVA, MW, and MVAR
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily field environment.
TXNM Energy, Inc.
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.txnmenergy.com
