Utilize electrical theory in the application of methods and troubleshooting as it relates to applying test procedures for client protection and control systems and schemes.
Locations (2)
South Dakota, United States
Ontario, Canada
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.
Responsibilities
Supporting acceptance testing / routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, (testing of carrier set, tuning unit, wave trap), pilot wire, transfer trip, fiber optic, CT’s, CCVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment testing, verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA), digital fault recorders (DFRs) and sequence of event recorders (SERs) and end-to-end line relay systems.
Ensures communication circuits are connected and properly operating.
Interprets design drawings to follow AC and DC circuits and wiring those circuits.
Performs IED testing, manually and by operating automated test sets for protection and control schemes.
Manually uses test set to push currents, voltages, manipulate phase angles and perform contact login timing and coordination tests.
Requirements
Associate of Science in Electrical Technology (AET) or equivalent specialized training in system protection
Assists with performing installation, testing, maintenance, and repair activities for protective relay systems and associated communication, measurement, and control equipment required for the safe and reliable operation of Austin Energy’s (AE) Electric System.
Compensation
The annual hiring range for this position is $33.02-$41.28
Responsibilities
Assists with installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and repair of protective relaying equipment and schemes, metering, remote control, and data acquisition systems in electrical substations with voltages up to 345 kilovolts (kV)
Assists with performing trip and function checks, point-to-point checks, circuit analysis, testing of the relaying systems, and in-service checks of substation equipment
Assists with the installation, troubleshooting, and operation of substation electrical equipment i.e., circuit breakers, transformers, and switches including grounding
Responds to on-call, emergency call-back, and after-hour outages due to weather-related events, system disturbances, equipment malfunction, and/or damage
Maintains documentation on systems for International Standards Organization (ISO), Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and North America Electric Reliability Council (NERC) compliance
Requirements
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Avionics, or electronics/electrical-related field
Nice to have: Reading, interpreting, and correcting one-line, three-line, schematic and connection diagrams
Nice to have: Installing, maintaining and repairing protective relays, instruments, voltage regulators, protective devices, control circuits, meters, transducers and associated equipment
