Relay Technician 2 - DC Metro Region Job at M.C. Dean in Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Tysons, VA

Position Summary:

Programs, installs and maintains protective relaying and metering. Performs electrical tests and repairs concerned with maintenance and performance evaluation of in-service relays to prevent and remedy abnormal behavior or failure of transmission and distribution equipment. Analyzes test results and interprets electrical diagrams to locate defective equipment.

Position / Candidate Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required, Associate's degree in Science is preferred.

• 5 years' experience as Relay Technician with Associate's degree or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• Valid Drivers License

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% - 50% of the time

• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills

• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams

• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives

• Strong MS Excel, Word, Power DB, and Smartsheet experience is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.

• Pulls, pushes or drags up to 80 pounds with or without assistance

• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.

• Sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods of time

• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.

• Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, humidity, temperature swings and inclement weather, frequent exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, loud noise and toxic hazards

• Operates hand tools, heavy equipment, light trucks and power tools; 20/20 corrected vision is required to perform visual inspection of small defects, small parts and operation of measurement devices and assembly of fabricated parts

• May be required to work after-hours, weekends and holidays and respond timely to urgent or emergency situations

• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.

• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Typical Duties:

• Proficiently uses hand, power tools, meters and other test equipment in energized electrical rooms, vaults, and substations to install, maintain, repair and program protective relays and associated wiring and equipment

• Applies, reads, understands, reviews and corrects schematic, wiring diagram blueprints and substation drawings and inspections

• Programs and operates various test equipment and exercises all safe work practices as outlined in the company safety handbook

• Commissions new relay and metering installations

• Coordinates testing, troubleshooting and repairs of relaying and other equipment with other department personnel

• Performs maintenance on and testing of relays and associated equipment such as standby generators and display meters

• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces components involved in questionable operations and failures

• Participates in emergency callouts

• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job; the description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day

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