Relay Technician

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy industry as a Relay Technician at various locations throughout our Long Island service territory.

• The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for:
• Applying manufacturers' instructions for testing, adjusting and maintaining equipment.
• Reading and analyzing AC and DC prints and test results.
• Installing, acceptance testing, repair, and investigating questionable operations, of all types of relays, instrument transformers, telemetering equipment, load control equipment, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment, and oscillographic equipment.
• Capable of preparing written reports and sketches, able to discriminate as to circuits and equipment clearances in order to safely perform the work.
• Execute the necessary switching operations in accordance with a duly authorized switching order.
• Capable of working on energized equipment without causing interruptions to service.
• Setting, testing, calibrating, adjusting and repairing all types of protective relays.
• Perform all necessary system operational tests to insure proper functional performance of complete protection, control, telemetering, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• The successful candidate will be required to work overtime on an as needed basis and participate in national grid's Emergency Restoration Program.
• Operation of a motor vehicle and possession of a valid New York State motor operators license is required.

An Associates Degree from an accredited college in Electrical Technology is required. Applicants will need to provide a copy of their degree, a copy of their official college transcript and pass a written screening exam to be considered for this position.

Location: Northport

Pay: $ 35.65 an hour