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Utilities Service, LLC Electrical Test Technician-Field in Albany, New York
Electrical Test Technician-Field
Brand: Asplundh Electrical Testing
Location: Albany, NY, United States
Date Posted: Dec 13, 2024
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Description
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to advance your career in electrical engineering? Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET) is seeking highly skilled and motivated Relay Technicians, Sr. Relay Technicians, and Field Engineers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support during fieldwork, as well as preparing internal and client reports.
Regional and Travel opportunities open.
Responsibilities:
Install, adjust, and troubleshoot relays with technical capabilities
Support the sales effort by assisting with labor estimates and job walks
Remain up-to-date with all safety and technical training; attend company sponsored safety training when required
Collect field data and perform arc flash studies, coordination studies, and short circuit analysis
Provide technical insight concerning substation systems and electrical power systems
Adhere to all company, industry, and client safety protocols and standards ensuring our “ Safety First ” priority
Install, troubleshoot, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment
Calibrate and perform functional tests on microprocessor-based protective relays for high-voltage substations
Conduct end-to-end relay testing using Doble ProTest software or Protection Suite
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Professional skills in protective relay logic, protection schemes, write-ups, and documentation of test plans related to full commissioning substations
Knowledge of Doble ProTest or Protection Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with a proven commitment to safety and customer service
NETA certification is strongly encouraged
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 6+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in high-voltage substations
Experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and similar equipment
Two-year degree or technical school graduate; or relative field experience
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.