Laveer Engineering · 1 day ago
System Protection Technician
Norwell, MA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
5+ years expLaveer Engineering is part of WECTEC Staffing Services, which supports Westinghouse's mission for clean energy solutions. They are seeking a System Protection Technician to assist with the installation, maintenance, and testing of protection and control equipment within substations, ensuring system reliability and regulatory compliance.
IndustrialMechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringService Industry
Responsibilities
Prepare and participate in Pre-Job Briefs to identify hazards and critical tasks
Help with the installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment
Verify the functionality and communication of protection assets during installation
Contribute to the verification of station alarms
Participate in the acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices
Support the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of protective relays and associated protection components
Maintain and test protection systems within defined maintenance intervals, addressing regulatory requirements and system reliability
Participate in electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities
Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation
Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards
May support on-site ET organization during Nuclear Outages
Apply electrical clearance boundary (tagout) and Human Performance work zone strategies
Confirm primary equipment operates observing manufacturer's design specifications
Conduct acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices independently
Verify engineering protective relay setpoints and logic equations
Aid in the installation of network-based protection schemes or other protection schemes using new technologies
Perform maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance
Perform electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities with minimal guidance
Qualification
Required
Prepare and participate in Pre-Job Briefs to identify hazards and critical tasks
Help with the installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment
Verify the functionality and communication of protection assets during installation
Contribute to the verification of station alarms
Participate in the acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices
Support the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of protective relays and associated protection components
Maintain and test protection systems within defined maintenance intervals, addressing regulatory requirements and system reliability
Participate in electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities
Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation
Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards
May support on-site ET organization during Nuclear Outages
Apply electrical clearance boundary (tagout) and Human Performance work zone strategies
Confirm primary equipment operates observing manufacturer's design specifications
Conduct acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices independently
Verify engineering protective relay setpoints and logic equations
Aid in the installation of network-based protection schemes or other protection schemes using new technologies
Perform maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance
Perform electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities with minimal guidance
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E4-E6, W1-W2, or O1-O3 are encouraged to apply
Experience with substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation
Knowledge of: Testing electro-mechanical based relays; Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations; IEEE device numbers
Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; Recognize electrical hazards
Minimum education required is either an Associate's degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Technology
Electronics Technology
Instrumentation Technology
Mechatronic Technology
Have a total of 5 years of military experience. This experience includes at least 1 year of military technical training components in several areas, such as electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, and basic electrical principles and calculations. Additionally, it covers Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications
Benefits
Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
Company
Laveer Engineering
Laveer Engineering provides custom and off the shelf equipment solutions to industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-01Acquired
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