P&C Field Technologist Assoc-Sr

Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or a Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology in a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Must successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
Must be able to distinguish colors on a standard color blindness test
Working knowledge of current, potential, closing and trip circuits
Working knowledge of material such as cable, lugs, and wire as applied to protective relay and control circuits
Working knowledge of assembly, anchoring, and interchangeability of the various switchboard panel-support and through systems
Must have the ability to read, understand, and correct electrical prints and diagrams and the ability to use hand tools
Must demonstrate the ability to perform duties in an alert, safe, and business-like manner and the ability to deal with customers and other employees in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to interpret, analyze and transmit facts graphically, orally, and in writing clearly and precisely
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and must meet all vehicle operation requirements as designated by federal and/or state law

Test fundamental protection & control devices and equipment periodically and as required
Calibrate fundamental protection & control devices and equipment on a pre-established schedule and as required
Assist with switching at all voltage levels under the direction of the proper Dispatching Authority
Maintain test equipment in good working order
Maintain accurate records, reports and drawings as required
Operate a computer device to test, calibrate, and retrieve data from protection & control devices
Assist in the installation, maintenance, and operation of all relays, power line carrier sets, station SCADA, and associated communications equipment or cables as assigned
Troubleshoot and repair fundamental electromechanical relays
Troubleshoot and repair microprocessor based relays at the card level, such as replacing power supplies, communications cards, I/O cards, etc.
Assist with the diagnosis of equipment failures, protection mis-operations, and assist with corrective action to perform repairs and prevent recurrence
Ensure the circuitry, installation and operation of equipment is correct prior to placing equipment in service
Basic fault analysis: obtain oscillography data to determine if the protective devices operated as per their issued relay settings
Assisting a team in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new P&C systems for capital construction projects
Assist a trip testing team

No preferred qualifications provided.