Relay Technician

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About Us
Potomac Testing, a division of Tech Pro Power Group, is a trusted leader in electrical testing, maintenance, and commissioning services. We specialize in delivering high-quality, reliable solutions for mission-critical power systems across industrial, commercial, government, and utility sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, safety, and responsiveness, our team continues to grow to meet the increasing demand for advanced power system support.

Position Overview – Relay Technician
As a Relay Technician at Potomac Testing, you will be a key player in the testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays within power distribution and transmission systems. Your work will directly contribute to preventing outages, enhancing system reliability, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NETA, IEEE, and NERC. This is a critical role supporting grid stability and operational safety across a wide range of high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays in substations and industrial power systems.
• Conduct functional tests, calibration, and coordination studies to optimize relay settings and system protection.
• Analyze and interpret relay event records and fault waveforms to diagnose system issues.

Protective Relay Systems & Equipment

• Work with electromechanical, microprocessor-based, and digital relays from manufacturers like SEL, GE, ABB, and Siemens.
• Test and verify differential, overcurrent, distance, and voltage protection relays to ensure proper operation.
• Inspect and maintain relay panels, control circuits, and protection schemes for breakers, transformers, and generators.

Troubleshooting & System Analysis

• Identify and correct relay misoperations, incorrect settings, and wiring issues.
• Assist in investigating system outages and disturbances to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with engineers and field teams to implement relay protection upgrades and system improvements.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate test reports, maintenance records, and relay settings for compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards.
• Follow industry safety protocols and ensure adherence to NETA testing standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and project managers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Hands-on experience with protective relays in transmission or distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of relay theory, system protection principles, and electrical circuitry.
• Proficiency with relay test sets (e.g., Doble, Omicron, Megger) and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to analyze relay operations and power system events.
• Certifications (Preferred): NETA Level II, III, or IV, or relevant relay protection training.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for fieldwork.

Why Join Tech Pro Power Group?
Work with industry-leading power professionals in a dynamic environment.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k) match.
Career advancement opportunities with training and development.

Physical Requirements
This job involves both indoor and outdoor work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Lift, carry and/or move up to 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Climb ladders, staircases, step stools, stand, walk, sit, and operate vehicles for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, crawl and work in awkward positions or confined spaces for several hours.

The Employee May Occasionally Be Required To

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions including intense heat/cold, muddy and wet environments.
• Perform precision tasks with instruments and fittings.
• Communicate verbally and in writing.

Tech Pro Power Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.