Relay Technician

Relay Apprentice

This position can be filled as a Relay Apprentice 1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, or Relay Technician based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The below job description is that of a Relay Apprentice 1st Year and the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities increase/adjust according to the level that the position is filled. The selected candidate is required to live within 40 miles of the job site.

Job Qualifications: Under close supervision, following specific instructions as to methods and working details, must be willing and able to perform the less difficult tasks involved in making tests, repairs, adjustments, and calibrations on relays, meters, telemeters, supervisory control, carrier current equipment, and other similar apparatus and related equipment in laboratory and field, and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• Connect and read meters, instruments, etc.
• Take notes in field and laboratory and prepare routine reports.
• Perform necessary housekeeping.
• Use hand tools.
• Work off of ladders on poles, structures or towers and have ability to handle self in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate Company's vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Assist in switching.
• Assist in constructing, installing, and maintaining all relaying and associated equipment.
• Assist in storm restoration in substations and other groups.

Experience and Special Qualifications:

• Be willing and able to learn the Company's safety rules and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be willing and able to render practical first aid.
• Maintain automobile and truck driver's license, TWIC card CIP background check or other applicable license, background check, or ID.
• Be responsible for Company tools, instruments, and equipment.
• Be willing and able to become familiar with relay and spare parts stock.
• Have practical working knowledge of electrical circuits and equipment.
• Be willing and able to read and understand wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Be willing and able to perform routine operations of moderate complexity and variety.
• Be willing and able to learn the Company's electrical and mechanical tagging rules and requirements for a qualified switchman.
• Be willing and able to obtain working knowledge of Company's practices and standards as related to work.
• Satisfactorily complete all necessary and mandatory training requirements associated with the position.
• Relay Apprentice 1st Year: at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field OR a two-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering
• Relay Apprentice 2nd Year: at least 1 year, and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 1st Year, OR at least 1 year of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, OR at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field
• Relay Apprentice 3rd Year: at least 1 year, and qualified as a Relay Apprentice 2nd Year, OR at least 2 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers or engineering, OR at least 4 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field
• Relay Apprentice 4th Year: at least 1 year, as a qualified Relay Apprentice 3rd Year, OR at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers, or engineering, OR at least 5 years of equivalent work experience in a related field
• Relay Technician: at least 1 year, as a qualified Relay Apprentice 4th Year, OR at least 3 years of equivalent work/training in a relay related field and a 2-year Associates Degree specializing in electronics, instrumentation, computers, or engineering, and at least 4 years of equivalent work experience in a related field

Physical Qualifications: Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require. Be willing and able to work extended hours in support for overtime or emergency work including overtime. Good hand-eye coordination, physical dexterity, and color vision.

Personal Qualifications: Be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents. Be willing and able to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job. Possess keen faculties of observation. Be willing and able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of both superiors and subordinates. Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision, and patience are particularly essential. Be especially neat, clean and orderly in work and person. Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner. Be willing and able to attend and take part in safety meetings. Understand importance of always rendering and maintaining first class, courteous service to all customers. Be able to work out of town assignments as required.

Company Testing: Must be EEI TECH test recommended. Candidates selected to take the TECH test will be invited via e-mail. *MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL*

Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana: Baton Rouge Job Function: Skilled / Craft FLSA Status: Nonexempt Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Union description/code: GSU Bargaining Transmission-U02 Number of Openings: 1 Req ID: 120627 Travel Percentage: Up to 25%