Position OverviewThis role is responsible for thecommissioning and testing of protection & control schemes and systems for customerselectric utility substation and plant location, including but not limited to the range of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED). Such schemes and systems are commonly applied to protect, monitor, and control utility distribution, transmission, and power plant assets. The systems and schemes include SCADA systems and the communications media between IEDs, whether considered a relay , meter, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Digital Fault Recorder/Transient Recorder (DFR), or interfacing with an IEC-61850 or other multifunction media converter or intelligent logic device.
Incentives
- Relocation Bonus up to $10k to support moving from Canada to the US.
- External and Internal Referral Bonuses up to $10k.
- Per Diem up to $225 depending on client.
- Overtime: Up to 50+ working hours per week depending on client.
- Company Truck for company and personal use.
- Career development opportunities, including strong mentors and company investment.
- Travel Schedule & Paid Travel Home: 3 weeks travel to client site with paid housing and long weekend (~3 days) home.
- Location: Candidate may live anywhere in the US and travel to the client location.
Responsibilities
- Red-lines design documents throughout the drawing set (Single Line, AC/DC Elementary, Wiring, Panel Arrangement, and Bill of Material/Material List)
- Performs End-To-End testing
- Performs IED testing, both manually and with operating automated test sets (such as the Doble 6150, Omicron, Manta) for protection & control schemes.
- Identifies common risks associated with testing and commissioning those schemes and systems.
- Develops test plans, risk assessments, and practical application of basic protection & control systems and schemes
- Analyzes scope and drawing interpretations to create comprehensive functional guidelines and risk assessments
- Leads people and tasks within a larger project, or provide technical and people leadership on projects with well-defined scopes of work
- Performs weekly site safety inspections
- Leads the application of HP with the approval of the Project Lead
- Supports Company and Customer policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ yearsexperience in relay testing and commissioning in substations. Job level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Associate degree holders and candidates with equivalent technical training may be classified as Technicians, while candidates holding a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited program may be classified as Engineers.
- Experience in handling simple volt-ohm-meter and working with hand tools.
- Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams.
- Ability to perform regular field work in various work environments, conditions and weather.
- Valid drivers license and good driving record.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
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Benefits & Compensation
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
