Relay Field Technician II

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Protection and Control department as a Relay Field Technician. As Relay Field Technician is responsible for performing engineering activities in data centers and other field environments under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, Project Manager and/or General Manager. This includes technical and engineering support of fieldwork as well as office-generated reports. Apply now and join the Qualus team!

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills to provide technical capabilities for installing, adjusting, and troubleshooting relays.
• Develop the skills to support the sales effort by assisting with labor estimates and job walks.
• Participate in a training and development program to achieve a comprehensive knowledge of electrical fundamentals, electrical transmission and distribution equipment and its operation, and a high degree of skill in routine P&C functions.
• Remain current on all safety and technical training.
• Collect field data and perform arc flash studies, coordination studies and short circuit analysis.
• Provide technical insight with regard to substation systems and electrical power systems.
• Adhere to all company, industry and client safety protocol and standards.
• Be proficient in the use of construction equipment, test equipment and tools required for routine maintenance and installation of equipment assigned to SC&M, such as man lifts, bucket trucks, transformer and breaker testing equipment and relay test equipment without direct supervision and direction.
• Must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of both AC and DC applications including the measurements of 3 phase power quantities and the normal control and protective schemes utilized in the industry.
• Must have a working knowledge of the pressure and vacuum systems commonly used in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience in relay testing
• Two-year degree or technical school graduate; or relative field experience of minimum 4 years may be considered in lieu of technical school.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables.
• Ability to add, subtract, and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.
• NETA or NICET certification encouraged.
• Must have hands-on experience with test equipment such as M400, 6150, CMC-256, CMC-356, etc.
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record

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Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and 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, 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 nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

It is the policy of Qualus to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We embrace the diversity of our workforce, are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

Qualus is committed to assuring that:

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other employment-related programs are provided to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

All personnel actions such as demotions, transfers, leaves of absence and other forms of leave, layoffs, recalls, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

The Company will take affirmative action regarding the employment of applicants and employees.

Applicants and employees shall not be subject to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, discrimination, or retaliation because they have engaged in any of the following activities: filing a complaint with any local, state, or federal agency; assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or other activity related to the administration of the provisions of any local, state, or federal law, rule or regulation, including affirmative action or equal opportunity laws; opposing any act or practice made unlawful by the provisions of any local, state or federal law, rule, or regulation, including, affirmative action or equal opportunity laws; exercising any right protected by any state or federal affirmative action or equal opportunity law. Among the affirmative action laws noted here are Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Human Resources has the responsibility for monitoring the Company’s equal opportunity and affirmative action practices. Department heads are responsible for assuring full compliance with this policy in their respective areas. All employees are responsible for supporting the concepts of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and for assisting the Company in meeting its objectives in these areas.

Qualus maintains affirmative action plans (AAPs) for minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Qualus has programs in place to measure the effectiveness of the Company’s affirmative action programs and to otherwise evaluate the Company’s efforts to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. Any questions regarding the Company’s AAPs are to be directed to Human Resources. Those who wish to view the AAP narrative for individuals with disabilities and veterans, contact the Human Resources department during normal working hours.