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Qualus Senior Relay Field Technician in Phoenix, Arizona
Position Overview
Power your future with Qualus in our Protection and Control Field Services department as a Senior Relay Field Technician/Engineer. Our Senior Relay Field Technicians/Engineers perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and micro-processor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment. If you have experience in leading and mentoring relay/ protection and control teams. Apply now and join the Qualus team!
Responsibilities
Interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings) and performs red lining of design documents throughout the drawing set.
Writing procedures and/or test plans, risk assessments and practical application of basic protection and control systems and schemes in support of maintenance and construction activities.
Creating comprehensive functional guidelines and identifying common risks associated with testing and commissioning those schemes and systems.
Perform post-project documentation compilation and review per client requirements.
Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, end-to-end testing, IED testing, etc.
Performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment. Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment.
Leads people and tasks within a larger project or provide technical and people leadership on projects with well-defined scopes of work.
Performs weekly site safety inspections.
Leads the application of HP with the approval of the Project Lead.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing.
3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills.
Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation.
Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required.
Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
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Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO
It is the policy of Qualus to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We embrace the diversity of our workforce, are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
Qualus is committed to assuring that:
All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other employment-related programs are provided to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
All personnel actions such as demotions, transfers, leaves of absence and other forms of leave, layoffs, recalls, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
The Company will take affirmative action regarding the employment of applicants and employees.
Applicants and employees shall not be subject to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, discrimination, or retaliation because they have engaged in any of the following activities: filing a complaint with any local, state, or federal agency; assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or other activity related to the administration of the provisions of any local, state, or federal law, rule or regulation, including affirmative action or equal opportunity laws; opposing any act or practice made unlawful by the provisions of any local, state or federal law, rule, or regulation, including, affirmative action or equal opportunity laws; exercising any right protected by any state or federal affirmative action or equal opportunity law. Among the affirmative action laws noted here are Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Human Resources has the responsibility for monitoring the Company’s equal opportunity and affirmative action practices. Department heads are responsible for assuring full compliance with this policy in their respective areas. All employees are responsible for supporting the concepts of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and for assisting the Company in meeting its objectives in these areas.
Qualus maintains affirmative action plans (AAPs) for minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Qualus has programs in place to measure the effectiveness of the Company’s affirmative action programs and to otherwise evaluate the Company’s efforts to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. Any questions regarding the Company’s AAPs are to be directed to Human Resources. Those who wish to view the AAP narrative for individuals with disabilities and veterans, contact the Human Resources department during normal working hours.
Job Locations US-AZ-Phoenix
ID 2024-2282
Category Field Services
Position Type Regular Full Time
Remote: No