Relay Technician

Job Title

Job Summary Performs maintenance tests and maintains relays and other circuit protective devices and instruments.

What You Will Do

• Makes final check of new protective equipment and instruments before they are put into service to insure their correct installation and operation; makes necessary corrections.
• Checks protective equipment and associated circuits to determine source of trouble after undesirable operations; makes necessary repairs and corrections.
• Performs scheduled routine maintenance tests of electro-mechanical, electronic and solid state relays; electronic and solid state tone transmitting and receiving equipment, electronic and solid state equipment associated with power line carrier relaying and other complex circuit protective equipment.
• Assists with other tasks as may be required.
• Assists the electrical technicians in testing and checking load control equipment, supervisory, telemetering, and other control equipment.
• Records the results of tests and assists with associated records.
• Cleans, adjusts and calibrates relays and solid state devices.
• Corrects wiring drawings and diagrams.
• Terminates and makes loss measurements of substation fiber optic cables.

Education Requirements

Associate Degree Study in an engineering college Preferred.

Required Experience

4 years' technical experience in plant and substation electrical work.

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven basic knowledge of electrical work

Demonstrated ability to use a computer and use associated software, i.e., Windows, Excel, Word and communication packages.

Demonstrated mechanical ability

Aptitude to work alone in unsupervised situations

Demonstrated resourcefulness to handle unusual technical situations

Physical ability to perform job duties

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable. Visa sponsorship not supported.