Journeyman Distribution Relay Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs assigned projects, procedures, or tasks at a level of independent expertise, involving the installation, calibration, testing, inspection, repair and maintenance of all types and kinds of non revenue power quality instruments, distribution recloser controls, distribution substation transformer, and distribution substation capacitor bank protective relaying equipment and systems. Also performs distribution recloser control programming, testing, and installation on downline member systems upon request. Directs the activities of assigned Distribution Relay Apprentices in order to maintain effective and reliable protective relay systems on the Distribution Substation system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assures safe work practices are recognized and implemented on the job.
• Works with Distribution Working Foreman to coordinate project and maintenance work.
• Perform maintenance testing on distribution substation system equipment.
• Monitors work in progress and provides feedback in order to maintain schedules.
• Performs operational tests of various types for the purpose of verifying proper operation of distribution substation protective relaying systems and solid-state controls.
• Reviews the specifications of newly acquired equipment and performs operational check-outs and verifications of quality and quantity to make recommendations concerning equipment acceptability.
• Assists in SCADA checkout with the Communications Department.
• Maintains supporting software specific to distribution substation, distribution substation capacitor bank, and distribution substation meter point relaying and controls equipment including, but not limited to, SEL Accelerator Quickset, Cooper ProView, Doble Protection Suite, ApsenDB Relay Database.
• Performs or coordinates equipment calibrations on, but not limited to, Fluke meters and Doble test sets.
• Makes sketches, takes notes, draws graphs, completes reports, and provides any other raw data in order to maintain complete and accurate records about the installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of distribution substation relaying equipment and reports any abnormal or potentially dangerous conditions to the appropriate supervisor(s) in a responsible and timely fashion.
• Maintains a working familiarity with and makes approved field corrections to blueprints of distribution substation relaying and distribution control systems in order to verify proper installation and practicality; incorporates approved field corrections and modifications onto departmental blueprints and assures that departmental files are maintained with the latest revisions.
• Performs all assigned projects within the specifications of Hoosier Energy’s general switching instructions and equipment clearance procedures; performs switching procedures, when directed.
• Responsible for the proper utilization, maintenance, and security of assigned tools, test equipment, vehicles, and work areas.
• Provides training and instruction assistance, as needed, for the Distribution Relay Technician HEATS Apprenticeship program.
• Reviews with and provides appropriate input to the distribution substation Relay Working Foreman or the Area Coordinator, Meter Relay and provides recommendations about practices, procedures, system requirements or improvements in order to facilitate maintenance schedules, short- or long-range plans, and any other efficiencies or cost improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

• Successful completion of the HEATS Distribution Relay Program minimum
• Other levels of experience may be considered

Experience:

• 4 Years of Electrical Utility experience in Relay Technician or related field minimum

Skills and Abilities:

• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem Solving and decision making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated level of professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to work with others.
• Valid Indiana driver's license.

Hoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.