Relay Technician

Description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to advance your career in electrical engineering? Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET) is seeking highly skilled and motivated Relay Technicians to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support during fieldwork, as well as preparing internal and client reports. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Install, adjust, and troubleshoot relays with technical capabilities

• Support the sales effort by assisting with labor estimates and job walks

• Remain up-to-date with all safety and technical training; attend company sponsored safety training when required

• Collect field data and perform arc flash studies, coordination studies, and short circuit analysis

• Provide technical insight concerning substation systems and electrical power systems

• Adhere to all company, industry, and client safety protocols and standards ensuring our “Safety First” priority

• Install, troubleshoot, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment

• Calibrate and perform functional tests on microprocessor-based protective relays for high-voltage substations

• Conduct end-to-end relay testing using Doble ProTest software or Protection Suite

 Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Professional skills in protective relay logic, protection schemes, write-ups, and documentation of test plans related to full commissioning substations

• Knowledge of Doble ProTest or Protection Suite

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with a proven commitment to safety and customer service

• NETA certification is strongly encouraged

Education & Experience: 

• Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in high-voltage substations

• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and similar equipment

• Two-year degree or technical school graduate; or relative field experience

About Us

Founded in 1981, Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET) is a leading provider of independent electrical testing services. Headquartered in Foxboro, MA, with regional offices nationwide, AET specializes in substation commissioning, acceptance testing, and maintenance for electrical transmission, distribution, and generation clients. We are a NETA-certified company committed to delivering reliable, safe, high-quality services at competitive prices.

An Asplundh Company

As part of One Asplundh, AET customers can take advantage of the full range of resources Asplundh has to offer through a single point of contact. From design to construction and testing to emergency storm restoration and utility vegetation management, our customers can count on us for consistently safe and effective service.

Our Commitment

At AET, we believe in tackling challenges in partnership with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

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