Relay & Apparatus Technician

This will require 90% travel.

Advanced Electric Systems is looking for relay, apparatus, and transformer substation testing technicians who are willing to travel on a regular basis throughout the US. Our traveling schedules are flexible and can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual technician.

• Test, troubleshoot, and inspect various complex electrical systems.
• Operate various types of electrical test equipment including but not limited to Doble, Manta, Vanguard, Omicron.
• Communicate with various relays (SEL, Multilin, Basler)
• Interface with software such as DTA, Protection Suite, Enoserve/RTS, PTM, and Accelerator.
• Maintain intermediate to a high level of understanding of protection and control schemes, concepts & prints. 
• Perform acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing of various electrical power apparatus including Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Instrument Transformers, Grounding Systems, SF6 Interrupters, Meters, Relays, Motor Control Centers, Battery Bans & SCADA Systems.
• Read electrical drawings, including block diagrams, three lines, single lines, DC/AC schematics & logic diagrams.
• Write test reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical circuits.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and avoid unsafe behaviors.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• At least 5 years of high-voltage testing, either relay or apparatus
• High level of proficiency with test sets such as Doble, Manta, Vanguard, Omicron
• Must be willing to travel interstate, on a weekly/bi-weekly basis
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing