Senior Relay Technician

7015 *TECHNICIAN, RELAY, SENIOR

Works independently to regularly and customarily inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, repair and install all types of system protection and control equipment. Also performs the work required for the installation, maintenance, repair and adjustment of automatic controls and equipment protection devices concerned with the operation of generating equipment as it affects the system, power transformers, transmission systems, distribution systems and customer facilities. Downloads, verifies and troubleshoots logic programming and log ic systems on microprocessor relays and specialized substation computing systems. Also responsible for certification of all related wiring, operational checks and taking and evaluating in service test data. Must have training in mathematics and be knowledgeable in electrical and electronic theory, including but not limited to microprocessors relaying, phasor circuits and diagrams. Must have at least two (2) years of experience as a Relay Technician or equivalent. Must be qualified to perform switching or become qualified within 90 days of job award. Candidates will be required to pass ACT Work Keys exams with minimum scores as follows:

 

Applied Mathematics 6

Applied Technologies 4

Locating Information 4

 

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.