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Protection Systems Specialist

2 months ago


Lexington Kentucky, United States LG&E and KU Services Company Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Protection Systems Specialist to join our team at LG&E and KU Services Company. As a key member of our Transmission Protection team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of our transmission systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Schedule, perform, and log required testing of protection systems according to NERC compliance standards.
  • Install, maintain, analyze, and troubleshoot digital fault recorders (DFRs), remote terminal units (RTUs), SCADA equipment, and other related systems.
  • Assist with installing, maintaining, and testing electrical control equipment, electrical circuitry, and components according to engineering specifications.
  • Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, and make recommendations related to malfunctions/failures and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on protection system equipment.
  • Verify that all documentation and prints meet applicable LKE specifications and standards and modify drawings to reflect any necessary changes.
  • Provide technical direction, training, and oversight to contractors and/or less experienced technicians.
  • Coordinate with Telecom, Energy Delivery, Transmission Lines, and Transmission Substations personnel to support construction, maintenance, and testing activities.
Requirements
  • Associates degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field.
  • Detailed knowledge of transmission and substation equipment, including relay equipment, power line carrier equipment, station batteries, DC circuitry, instrument transformers, station transformers, switches, and breakers.
  • Familiar with commissioning and testing of microprocessor relays.
  • In-depth knowledge of Boolean Logic and the ability to modify settings as needed.
  • Knowledge of numerous RTU software, including Cooper SMP Manager, GE DSAgile, and SEL RTAC.
  • An ability to learn quickly, apply practical skills, and deal with rapid technological and business change.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral & written), encourages two-way communication, and support team goals.
  • Knowledge of transmission protection and relay functionality, including relay protection schemes.
  • Proficient in reading and utilizing DC control circuitry drawings, AC three-line drawings, panel wiring diagrams, equipment drawings, and all other drawings associated with the protection of transmission equipment.
  • Capability to follow Electric Safe Work Practices for voltages less than 480V and capability to work in proximity of Transmission voltage levels.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field.
  • Prior professional protection/relay system experience.
  • Understanding of calculating settings, testing, and calibrating electromechanical relays.
  • Knowledge of relay testing software platforms, including Doble ProTest and/or ENOSERV RTS.
  • Familiar with numerous DFR software, including Mehta Tech Tesla ERLPhase, and APP.
  • Understanding of multiple communication protocols, including DNP3, RS-485, and Conitel.
  • Basic understanding of Powerline carrier protection.
  • Ability to enter and maintain information in a database, document job tasks performed (in writing), and manipulate data in a spreadsheet.
  • Understand Human Performance and how it is used in the workplace.
  • Knowledge of NERC/SERC and the role they play in compliance within LKE.
  • Able to identify PRC assets in the transmission system.
Work Conditions

This position requires on-call availability 24/7. Substation and transmission system field work, which includes working independently at remote substation locations. Regular travel is required to Transmission and Distribution sites across the entire service territory. Travel across the state of Kentucky and into Virginia is required up to 95% of the time, with overnight stays approximately 10% of the time.

Physical Efforts

Frequent standing and walking. Frequent lifting of test equipment and other devices up to 50lbs. Some climbing of ladders.