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Potomac Testing · 2 days ago

Relay Technician

Carmel, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Potomac Testing, a division of TechPro Power Group, is a trusted leader in electrical testing, maintenance, and commissioning services. As a Relay Technician, you will be responsible for the testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays within power distribution and transmission systems to enhance system reliability and compliance with industry standards.

Electronics

Responsibilities

Perform acceptance testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays in substations and industrial power systems

Conduct functional tests, calibration, and coordination studies to optimize relay settings and system protection

Analyze and interpret relay event records and fault waveforms to diagnose system issues

Work with electromechanical, microprocessor-based, and digital relays from manufacturers like SEL, GE, ABB, and Siemens

Test and verify differential, overcurrent, distance, and voltage protection relays to ensure proper operation

Inspect and maintain relay panels, control circuits, and protection schemes for breakers, transformers, and generators

Identify and correct relay misoperations, incorrect settings, and wiring issues

Assist in investigating system outages and disturbances to improve reliability

Collaborate with engineers and field teams to implement relay protection upgrades and system improvements

Maintain accurate test reports, maintenance records, and relay settings for compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards

Follow industry safety protocols and ensure adherence to NETA testing standards

Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and project managers

Qualification

Protective relays experienceRelay testing expertiseRelay theory knowledgeRelay test sets proficiencyNETA certificationProblem-solvingCommunication skills