Relay Test Technician / Electrical Engineer

We are currently looking for a Relay technician in Hermiston, OR !!! Project is going for 2-3 years for the right fit.

Start Date/Time: ASAP, 5/10 work schedule || PAY DOE $40+ and $59 PER DIEM

POSITION IS IN HERMISTON, OR - If you are open to travel, the client is offering a place where you can stay, plus pay traveling expenses to come and go back home every 8 weeks!!!!

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems and associated communication equipment.
• Test Schweitzer relay switches specifically the SEL 751 and SEL 787 Models using test kits (test leads, test connectors, test paddles).
• Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers and circuit breaker changeouts.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protest or RTS software to verify carrier and fiber systems. Perform electro-mechanical relay testing of GE, Westinghouse, ITE, etc.
• Perform solid state relay testing of Schweitzer, Basler, Multilin, SEL, Beckwith, Circuit Shield, Arreva, Schneider, etc.
• Read and interpret control prints, writing diagrams, and relaying schematics.
• Conduct differential and distance relay testing.
• Assist in developing written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying.
• Manage projects onsite throughout the duration and effectively interface and own the relationship with customers and their vendors.

Qualifications:

• 5 years related experience in the areas of transmission line and substation protective relay control system and SCADA/Automation checkout, installation, testing and trouble-shooting.
• Must have testing skills and understand fundamental electrical testing procedures.
• Need to have knowledge of differential and phase angles.
• Experience with RTS or Protest relaying testing software desirable.
• Understand three phase power and phase angles.
• Must have ability to use Doble 6150, 2253, 2250 and Megger MPRT and Omnicron.
• Must be able to demonstrate SAFE electrical troubleshooting skills using basic and advanced test equipment.
• MUST BE WILLING TO SUBMIT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING