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EPS

Relay Technician II

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

Relay Technician II About The Company: Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited ... Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.

EPS

Relay Technician II

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

Relay Technician II About The Company: Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited ... Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$55 - $90/hr

Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components. * Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$55 - $90/hr

Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components. * Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel ...

GAI Consultants

Relay Settings EIT 2

Lisle, IL · On-site +1

Development of Protective Relay Settings for microprocessor relays including: SEL, GE, ABB and ... Assists on tasks such as: field activities, material testing, CADD work, permit applications, and ...

GAI Consultants

Relay Settings EIT 2

Lisle, IL · On-site

Development of Protective Relay Settings for microprocessor relays including: SEL, GE, ABB and ... Assists on tasks such as: field activities, material testing, CADD work, permit applications, and ...

ComEd

General Engineer

Oakbrook Terrace, IL · On-site

... field testing group, and others on system alarm conditions, degraded protection conditions, event analysis, etc. * Review and analyze protective relay event records to determine fault type and ...

ABB

Data Center CoE Sr. Field Service Technician

IL · On-site

... IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL ... Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you ...

ABB

Data Center CoE - Sr. Field Service Technician

IL · On-site

... IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL ... Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you ...

ABB

Data Center CoE - Sr. Field Service Technician

IL · On-site

... IED Scout), and relay testing/configuration (Siemens, ABB REX640/SSC600/REF615/REG615, SEL ... Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you ...

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Relay Technician II

Relay Technician II

EPS

Willowbrook, IL • On-site

$40 - $55/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Overview
Job Title: Relay Technician II
About The Company:
Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Talent Development - Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
  • Career Path Planning
  • Incentives for Professional Certifications
  • Competitive Per Diem for Travel
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Pay: The hourly rate for this position is between $40.00 - $55.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Job Summary:
The Relay Technician II performs electrical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting relays in electrical power stations under minimal supervision. Your duties involve using relay test equipment and tools to test different types of relays inside the electrical substation.
Responsibilities
  • Leader in Safety Culture and responsible for other team members.
  • Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.
  • Develop written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying.
  • Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers & circuit breakers.
  • Develop relay macros and testing routines with confirmation of proper protection and control design.
  • Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run.
  • Examine relay settings and logic equations for confirmation of system operation in accordance with design.
  • Develop testing and isolation procedures for an outage.
  • Perform Communication Installations and Testing (SCADA, GOOSE, Modbus, Fiber, etc.)
  • Perform Circuit Analysis (Equipment Protective Relays, Instrumentation Transformers, AC, DC, & System)

Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
  • Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
  • Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
  • Hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation or distribution level substations.
  • Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
  • Knowledge of relay test software.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred
  • NETA II Certified, preferred

Physical Requirements:
  • Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.
EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information
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