Relay Technician I or Relay Technician II

Job Description:

Relay Technician I or Relay Technician II

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Relay Technician I
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with an Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Avionics, or electronics/electrical-related field.
• Two (2) years of electric utility experience in relay-protection, substation, distribution, transmission, generation, etc., or successful completion of a formal relay-protection training program, may substitute for the required education.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Relay Technician II
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Avionics, or electronics/electrical-related field, plus two (2) years of experience in relay-protection for transmission and/or distribution systems, in an electric utility field.
• Electric utility experience in relay-protection, substation, distribution, transmission, generation, etc., or successful completion of a formal relay-protection training program, may substitute for education up to two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Notes to Applicants
This position is being posted at multiple levels. Position and salary offered to the top candidate(s) will be based on candidate’s experience and skill level.

This position is responsible for assisting in the construction, maintenance, testing, and restoration of the protective relaying systems for Austin Energy. The person in this position will assist in the installation, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and maintenance of protective relay schemes and systems. Responsibilities also include: assist in the install of relay and communication panels, terminate cables, assist in performing DC checks, power up various devices, assist in loading relay settings, assist in performing various trip checks, confirm communication paths, assist in performing end-to-end testing, and assist in performing in-service checks; read schematics, blueprints, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, and one-lines; operate electronic test equipment such as relay test sets, voltmeters, and phase analyzers; maintain documentation for all systems and be proficient with computer software; maintain compliance with ISO , ERCOT , and NERC standards.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

Assessments:

• Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing. Candidates hired for this position will be enrolled in Austin Energy’s Relay Tech Apprenticeship Program.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Work Schedule:

• This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends
• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
• Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Class “C” driver’s license or the ability to acquire one within 120 days of your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday - Thursday
5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This is an essential position. Please see Work Schedule section regarding essential personnel.
Job Close Date 11/27/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2526 N Kramer, Bldg E, Austin Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience using and operating computers and related software applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using electrical theory and principles related to electricity, magnetism, and electrical equipment (i.e. transformers and switches).
• Experience reading, interpreting, and correcting one-line, three-line, schematic and connection diagrams.
• Experience installing, maintaining and repairing protective relays, instruments, voltage regulators, protective devices, control circuits, meters, transducers and associated equipment.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Relay Technician I
Relay Technician II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Relay Technician I
Relay Technician II

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires a graduation with an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Avionics, or electronics/electrical-related field. Two (2) years of electric utility experience in relay-protection, substation, distribution, transmission, generation, etc., or successful completion of a formal relay-protection training program, may substitute for the required education. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• No
• Yes

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License within 90 days of hire. Do you have a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Class C Driver License within 90 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience using computers and related software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe how you've used Power Triangle, Relays, Logic Gates and Ohm’s Law.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience reading, interpreting, and correcting one-line, three-line, schematic and connection diagrams.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience installing, maintaining and repairing protective relays, instruments, voltage regulators, protective devices, control circuits, meters, transducers and associated equipment. In which position(s) listed on your application did you gain this experience?
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work on an on-call rotational shift, during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

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