[Hiring] Lead Protection and Control Technician @Qualus

Role Description

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Lead Protection and Control Technician. The Lead Protection and Control Technician calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the electric grid. They will be required to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility protection systems; station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.

• Interprets project-level scope of work and effectively plans commissioning and resource scheduling.
• Provides team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions, adhering to all established safety protocol.
• Interprets substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).
• Writes procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities including development of isolation plans and functional guidelines.
• Conducts testing, including:
  • 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 function switches, etc.
• Leads and performs 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.
• Provides Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.
• Provides technical mentorship to junior level field service personnel.
• Is considered a subject matter expert in the area of protective relaying in the field.
• Serves as a technical lead for small project teams.

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.
• Knowledge of 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software.
• Test equipment and tool/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation.
• Ability to learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required.
• Ability to reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
• Ability to 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• EAP.
• Parental Leave.
• Paid time off and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Description

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure 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, energy efficiency 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 over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.