Relay Technician
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
The Relay Technician is responsible to do a wide range of jobs on numerous instruments and pieces of equipment, including, but not limited to microprocessor relays, electronic controllers, electro-mechanical relays and controllers and analyzers. Relay Technicians are also required to do a wide range of jobs on numerous electrical and electro-mechanical pieces of equipment, including, but not limited to, low and medium voltage motorized breakers, switch gear, and communications systems, grounding systems, running electrical conduit, lighting systems.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, associate degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical, Mechanical Technology or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or hold a certification through an approved apprentice program for Relay Technicians.
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the maintenance of electrical relay systems and related equipment including voltages from 25kV to 500kV.
Knowledge:
Must have or quickly acquire a thorough knowledge of equipment, tools, materials and services used by electric utilities. The employee must have knowledge of State and Federal laws. Must have working knowledge of AC and DC electrical theory.
Language
Skills:
Ability to read and interpret technical information and documents. The employee must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The employee must have a good understanding of switching procedures. The employee must be able to interact effectively and appropriately with the public, supervisors, and co-workers and the ability to maintain socially appropriate behavior in dealing with co-workers, members, supervisors, etc.
Mathematical
Skills:
The employee must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able use algebra and have the ability to apply Pythagoreans theorem. Must have a solid knowledge of business math, such as percentages, allocate costs, and monitor budget expenditures.
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