Technician A*

Santee Cooper

United States, South Carolina, Blythewood

Sep 30, 2024

Position Description

Leads and assists engineers and technical supervisors with the installation, checkout, and maintenance of NERC compliant protective relays and associated control circuitry to ensure proper protection of generators, transformers, transmission lines, and other power system equipment with no supervision. The incumbent must possess analytical and communication skills.

Essential Job Tasks:

Installs, maintains and tests Transmission level NERC associated protective relays and other associated control devices (such as RTU's) and performs any necessary operational checks and NERC documentation with no supervision. All tasks include becoming knowledgeable and proficient in how to use the required tools and test equipment and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Requires out of town travel.

Supports the restoration of service to customers during emergencies due to adverse weather or equipment malfunction with no supervision.

Responds to issues with protection and control equipment with other staff and troubleshoot affected equipment. Rotational on-call status for 24/7 response during call is required.

Maintains accurate engineering drawings while showing proficiency in protection and control schemes. Must have the capability to design relay protection and control schemes.

Adheres to NERC CIP and O&P (company and SPC) policies and provides accurate compliance documentation for all work with no supervision.

2. Must lead and train less experienced engineers and technicians with the above tasks.

Position Requirements

Will consider Technician A, B or C

Technician A

High School Diploma/GED + 5 years experience required.

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics with related experience preferred.

Must be proficient with computers and software.

Compensation Information:
$35.45 - $44.30 (min.-mid.)

Technician B

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years experience required.

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics with related experience preferred.

Must be proficient with computers and software.

Compensation Information:
$25.95 - $32.40 (min.-mid.)

Technician C

High School Diploma/GED required.

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics with related experience preferred.

Must be proficient with computers and software.

Compensation Information:
$21.10 - $26.35 (min.-mid.)

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