Relay Tech 1 or II

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled. Relay Tech 1 Union: $55.42 Per Hour

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, inspects, tests, and maintains relay equipment and performs other substation maintenance duties related to protection systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect and test relays and other substation equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing voltmeters, ammeters, phase angle meters, oscilloscopes, and related electrical testing equipment. Install and maintain substation, transmission, and distribution protection systems. Perform routine maintenance on relays and substation equipment as required to maintain NERC compliance. Train and instruct less experienced personnel in techniques of relay maintenance and other duties, 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 create “As Built” drawings for changes to protection systems. Perform 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

High School Diploma or GED with three to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. College‑level coursework 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 as 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. Relay Tech II Union: $6160 Per Hour

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, inspects, tests, maintains, and installs relay and control equipment in electrical substations and performs other substation maintenance duties related to protection systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair relay and control equipment in electrical substations, including electromechanical, solid‑state and digital protective relays, instrument transformers, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments (sequential event recorders, digital fault recorders), and controls for all substation equipment such as breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors, and remote control equipment (SCADA). Inspect and test relays and other substation equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing voltmeters, ammeters, phase angle meters, oscilloscopes and related electrical testing equipment. Install and maintain substation, transmission, and distribution protection systems. Train and instruct less experienced personnel in techniques of relay maintenance and other duties, applying a full working knowledge of safe work procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual. Required to perform on‑call rotation. May serve as either dispatcher or switchman. Properly create “As Built” drawings for changes to protection systems. Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Strong knowledge of protective relay applications, testing and operations of electromechanical, solid‑state and digital relays. Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, transformer theory, math, and drafting. Strong knowledge and understanding of safe and proper testing techniques. Strong knowledge and understanding of protection system operation and maintenance. Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits via AC and DC schematics. Ability to operate power tools and electrical testing equipment. Ability to recognize and communicate hazardous conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED with six or more years of related experience and completion of competency levels for Relay Technician I, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. College‑level coursework in an engineering discipline or related vocational training preferred. Previous experience testing Relays is required. 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. Ability to read, interpret, and “As Built” protection system schematics. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to electrical power systems. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as Power factor, MVA, MW, and MVAR. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced knowledge of computers. Strong knowledge of SCADA, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and communications.

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.

SAFETY STATEMENT

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

ADA STATEMENT

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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