Relay Apprentice

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under close supervision, following specific instructions as to methods and working details, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks involved in making tests, repairs, adjustments, and calibrations on relays, meters, telemeters, supervisory control, carrier current equipment, and other similar apparatus and related equipment in laboratory and field, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• All duties of Relay Apprentice 1st Year.
• Assist in storm restoration in substations and with other groups.
• Operate several computer applications for testing relays and equipment.
• Connect and read meters, instruments, etc.
• Take notes in field and laboratory and prepare routine reports.
• Perform necessary housekeeping.
• Use hand tools.
• Handle ladders and have ability to handle self in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate Company's vehicles and equipment.
• Connect and operate overall relay test equipment.
• Make electrically and mechanically sound solder joint.
• Read and understand drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Test overcurrent, auxiliary relays over voltage undervoltage underfrequency reclosure relays.
• Test Current Transformers and potential transformers.
• DC operational checks on feeder breaker.
• Secondary inject CT and PT circuits.
• Assist in switching.
• Assist in constructing, installing, and maintaining all relaying and associated equipment.
• Connect and interrogate solid state/microprocessor relays for event reports and settings.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Know Company's safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be willing and able to render practical first aid.
• Maintain automobile and truck driver's license, TWIC card CIP background check or other applicable license, background check, or ID.
• Have practical working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment.
• Be willing and able to read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Be willing and able to perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety.
• Be willing and able to learn the Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules and requirements for a qualified switchman.
• Be responsible for Company tools, instruments, and equipment.
• Have working knowledge of Company's practices and standards as related to work.
• Be willing and able to become familiar with relay and spare parts truck.
• Satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.

Relay Apprentice 2nd Year:

• Associate degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, AND at least 1 year of equivalent work/training in relay related field, OR
• At least 1 year and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 1st Year, OR
• At least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field.

Relay Apprentice 3rd Year: Relay Apprentice 4th Year:

• Associate degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, AND at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in relay related field, OR
• At least 1 year and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 2nd Year, OR
• At least 4 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field.
• Associate degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, AND at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in relay related field, OR
• At least 1 year and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 3rd Year, OR
• At least 5 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field.

Relay Technician:

• Associate degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, AND at least 4 years of equivalent work/training in relay related field, OR
• At least 1 year and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 4th Year, OR
• At least 6 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field.