Electrical Substation Equipment Technician Job West Lafayette area,Indiana USA,Engineering

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Train and assist customers in the planning, design, testing, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of electrical power systems, both at customer sites and SEL offices.

Apply working knowledge of SEL design practices of SEL protection and automation systems as well as quality standards.

Responsible for running tests in support of department objectives, documenting and reporting malfunctions, and identifying/analyzing undesirable trends.

Provide regular communication and timely reports to engineering staff, leadership and customers regarding commissioning activities.

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and implementing safe and environmentally sound work practices.

Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Understand, create, and simplify.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent certification, training and experience
4+ years working experience in electrical power system planning, design, testing, installation, commissioning, operation and/or maintenance
Demonstrated proficiency with Autocad, Microstation, and/or AcSELerator Quickset and modern test equipment such as OMICRON or Doble
Willing to travel up to 75% of the time
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to write automated test plans for testing protective devices
Familiarity with industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus)

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in outside environments with varying climates
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements
Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of up to 50 pounds
Ability to work at heights on lifts, stepladders and/or extension ladders

Benefits

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Communication with Applicants

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity

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