Relay Technician 2 - DC Metro Region

　　ID 10969

　　Location Washington Metro Area- MD/VA/DC

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　　Position Summary:

　　Programs, installs and maintains protective relaying and metering. Performs electrical tests and repairs concerned with maintenance and performance evaluation of in-service relays to prevent and remedy abnormal behavior or failure of transmission and distribution equipment. Analyzes test results and interprets electrical diagrams to locate defective equipment.

　　Position / Candidate Requirements:

　　High school diploma or GED is required, Associate's degree in Science is preferred.

　　5 years’ experience as Relay Technician with Associate’s degree or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

　　Valid Drivers License

　　Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% - 50% of the time

　　Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills

　　Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams

　　Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives

　　Strong MS Excel, Word, Power DB, and Smartsheet experience is a plus

　　Working Conditions:

　　Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.

　　Pulls, pushes or drags up to 80 pounds with or without assistance

　　Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.

　　Sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods of time

　　Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.

　　Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, humidity, temperature swings and inclement weather, frequent exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, loud noise and toxic hazards

　　Operates hand tools, heavy equipment, light trucks and power tools; 20/20 corrected vision is required to perform visual inspection of small defects, small parts and operation of measurement devices and assembly of fabricated parts

　　May be required to work after-hours, weekends and holidays and respond timely to urgent or emergency situations

　　Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

　　Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.

　　May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

　　Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

　　Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

　　Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

　　See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

　　Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

　　Typical Duties:

　　Proficiently uses hand, power tools, meters and other test equipment in energized electrical rooms, vaults, and substations to install, maintain, repair and program protective relays and associated wiring and equipment

　　Applies, reads, understands, reviews and corrects schematic, wiring diagram blueprints and substation drawings and inspections

　　Programs and operates various test equipment and exercises all safe work practices as outlined in the company safety handbook

　　Commissions new relay and metering installations

　　Coordinates testing, troubleshooting and repairs of relaying and other equipment with other department personnel

　　Performs maintenance on and testing of relays and associated equipment such as standby generators and display meters

　　Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces components involved in questionable operations and failures

　　Participates in emergency callouts

　　Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned

　　The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job; the description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day

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　　Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

　　EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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