Relay Test Technician

We’d love to have you join our team as a Relay Test Technician in our Charlotte, NC office.

Company Overview:

Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the company’s inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.

 We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people every step along the way. 

 Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video about our culture.

Job Summary:

The Relay Technician I & II position is an and requires and high degree of supervision and limited exercise of judgement. The focus of this role is primarily on individual projects and assignments that are designed to develop professional engineering knowledge and abilities. The Relay Technician I & II must be able to apply basic engineering principles, specifications, policies and procedures. The primary impact of their decisions is on the project.

What we Offer:

The salary range for this position is starting at $30 per hour - Commensurate, depending on relevant experience, education, and qualifications. We also offer semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company profits to share in the mutual success! In the past, these have ranges between 3.5% - 11.5% of annual salary. 

We offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. You can review all of the details of our benefits package here. Below are some highlights. 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1^st day of employment
• 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
• 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holiday days
• Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Opportunity for advancement and career growth
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Gym Membership Stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility Benefits

Who You Are:

• 2-year or 4-year BS Engineering Degree (ABET accredited degree) OR other technical training deemed equivalent i.e., military background etc.
• Competent understanding of math
• Mechanical and technical skills including the ability to understand electrical concepts such as 3 phase AC, DC, Power (Watts and Vars), complex numbers, a basic understanding of DC and AC elementaries.
• Ability to understand what the equipment in the substation yard is and a general idea of its function in the substation.
• Using various computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other client specific engineering programs.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent organizational skill

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tests relays and helps an experienced test engineer perform tasks related to testing a transmission or distribution substation.
• Use knowledge of basic engineering principles to ensure projects are completed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work under direct supervision on individual projects
• Apply technical skills while working on a project to ensure projects are completed in a safe and efficient manner

 Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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