Relay Test Technician

Overview

Talen Energy is seeking a Relay Test Technician for the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) to conduct complex surveillance tests, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and inspections of plant protection relays, alarms, and control circuitry systems.

• Conduct surveillance tests, routine and emergency maintenance, and calibrations on nuclear plant protection relays and control systems.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑job briefs, notify supervisors of abnormal conditions, and ensure high‑quality work.
• Install, test, calibrate, maintain, diagnose, and remediate equipment for protection, data acquisition, monitoring, and control of generating‑station electrical equipment.
• Coordinate relay‑test activities, develop test plans, and evaluate new installations against design intent and standards.
• Assist in design reviews and interface with Engineering, System Operations, Radiation Protection, Project Management, switchyard/utility personnel, and contractors.
• Advise, instruct, and assist other employees in maintenance, calibration, repair, and safety practices, complying with NERC, OSHA, NRC, and radiological regulations.
• Prepare and complete required reports, forms, work orders, test records, maintenance histories, Condition Reports, and other documentation.
• Follow the SSES Maintenance & Test Equipment (MTE) program and all applicable permit & tag, safety rule, environmental, NERC, OSHA, and NRC regulations.
• Practice safe work methods, use required personal protective equipment, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Participate in the development of relay‑test procedures, work instructions, and training programs; assist in lessons‑learned and root‑cause discussions.
• Assist operations, engineering, and station management in interpreting relay indications and troubleshooting relay versus equipment malfunctions.
• Perform relay‑test duties during Emergency Plan events/drills as an in‑plant team member.
• Maintain computer skills for relay‑test data entry and retrieval; develop and download programmable instrumentation software.
• Maintain calibration records and use Instruction Owners Manuals and technical literature to support work.
• Operate utility vehicles, ATVs, and maintain fiber‑optic cable and equipment used on relays.
• Attend required meetings, maintain unescorted site access, and manage controlled prints and IOMs.
• Work from heights on scaffolds or man‑lifts following safety procedures; maintain station voltage regulators.
• Read and interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, and make sketches and diagrams as needed.
• Keep repair shop, tools, and equipment in good working order and maintain housekeeping and safety in the work area.
• Perform any additional relay‑test related duties as assigned.

• Graduate of a two‑year Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology (or equivalent degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with electrical experience) from an accredited program.
• Valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Successful completion of the Ramsay Corporation Electrical Test Technician Screening Exam.
• Successful completion of the Engineering Aide exam or equivalent internal qualification.
• Successful completion of the Electrical Test Technician STEP4 Exam or at least five (5) years of Electrical Test/Protective Relay Test experience.
• Ability to obtain unescorted site access for the SSES Relay Test Technician.

Talen Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.