Senior P & C Test Technician Poughkeepsie, NY at Asplundh Electrical Testing
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
About the Job
Test Technician/Field Service Engineer
About This Opportunity
Since 1981, Asplundh Electrical Testing, LLC (AET) has been a national provider of substation commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance services to electrical transmission, distribution, and generation clients, as well as large users of electrical power. AET has evolved into a successful industry leader and one of the largest independent electrical testing companies in North America. AET is NETA (International Electrical Testing Association) certified and maintains full member status.
We maintain a staff of highly trained engineers and technicians offering project management, value added engineering, design, power system studies and complete field-testing services for electrical power systems and equipment from low voltage through extra high voltage.
Job Description
Position Type: Full-time
Primary Duties Include:
- Installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.
- Calibrate & perform functional tests on micro-processor based protective relays for high voltage substations.
- End-to-end relay testing using Doble ProTest software or Protection Suite.
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will likely have the following qualities:
- Relay Test Techs must have a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in high voltage substations.
- Professional skills in protective relay logic, protection schemes, write-ups and documentation of test plans related to full commissioning substations.
- Experience installing, maintaining, testing, & repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and similar equipment.
- Knowledge of Doble ProTest or Protection Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with proven commitment to safety and customer service.