Senior PTE Field Technician

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Senior PTE Field Technician
At POWER Engineer, Inc. we strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
Perform, or supervise, on site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others.
Technical and safety development
Support Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
Perform Job Hazard Analysis – JHA
Accurately document test results and produce field reports on requested format
Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports and project reports
Required Education/Experience:
Five to ten (5-10) years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing
Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes
Technical skills related to protective relays include relay calibration utilizing test sets/measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT/PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays
Proven experience with Electrical Field-Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards
Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays, and circuit breakers
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills, and ability to perform mathematical calculations
Working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessor or relay software and project environment skills
Demonstrable expertise in the use of the latest computer controlled solid-state test equipment (Automated protective relay test equipment such as Omicron or Doble)
Technical software for testing purposes and data review: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe and AcSELerator Quickset
Administrative software: MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experienced in managing electrical drawings
Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation
Regional travel up to 90%
Desired Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in similar discipline
Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays
Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems and DC systems including batteries and battery chargers
Experience working on Xcel or AEP systems desired.
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good Work. Have Fun. Make Money.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary Range: DOE
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
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