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Relay Tech I,II or Sr

Job ID: 6088946

Date Posted:Mar 18, 2025

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

PREFERENCES

CDL Class A Preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

Relay Tech I

Union T13 $52.78

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, inspects, tests, and maintains relay equipment and performs other substation maintenance duties related to protection systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspects and tests relays and other substation equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing such equipment as voltmeters, ammeters, phase angle meters, oscilloscopes and related electrical testing equipment

Installs and maintains substation, transmission, and distribution Protection systems

Performs routine maintenance on relays and substation equipment as required to maintain NERC compliance

Trains and instructs less experienced personnel in techniques of relay maintenance and other duties by applying a full working knowledge of safe work procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual

Available to perform on call work as necessary

May serve as either dispatcher or switchman

Properly creates "As Built" drawings for changes to protection systems

Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, transformer theory, math and drafting

In-depth knowledge and understanding of safe and proper testing techniques

In-depth knowledge and understanding of protection system construction and maintenance

Ability to operate power tools and electrical testing equipment

Ability to recognize and communicate hazardous conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED with three to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

College level course work in an engineering discipline or related vocational training preferred.

Prior experience working in substation equipment test preferred

where incumbent is required to operate machinery and/or equipment covered under the State Motor Carrier Act, the incumbent must meet requirements of Part 391 of the Act (Driver Qualification) before operating such equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Job requirements include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any screening required by the Company as required to meet NERC CIP regulations.

Must also have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company's standards. Applicant must be able to receive TWIC from the TSA to access Texas City substations in Port facilities.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and AC and DC schematics

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such Power factor, MVA, MW, and MVAR

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily field environment.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Relay Tech SR

Union T15 $64.53

SUMMARY:

Inspects, tests, maintains, and installs relay and control equipment in electrical substations and performs other substation maintenance duties related to Protection systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for supervision of employees while performing required tasks

Ability to install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair relay and control equipment in electrical substations which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and digital protective relays, instrument transformers, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation equipment including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA

Inspects and tests relays and other substation equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing such equipment as voltmeters, ammeters, phase angle meters, oscilloscopes and related electrical testing equipment

Leads in installation and maintenance of substation, transmission, and distribution Protection systems

Performs routine maintenance on relays and substation equipment as required to maintain NERC compliance

Trains personnel, plans jobs, facilitates regulatory record keeping, and ensures safety

Required to perform on call rotation

May serve as dispatcher and/or switchman

Properly creates ¿As Built¿ drawings for changes to Protection systems

Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

Extensive knowledge of protective relay applications, testing and operations of both electromechanical, solid state, and digital relays

Extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, transformer theory, math and drafting

Proven knowledge and understanding of safe and proper testing techniques

Proven knowledge and understanding of Protection system operation and maintenance

Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits

Thorough knowledge of the functions, procedures, organization and regulation of Company operations

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and practices

Ability to meet, influence and maintain harmonious relationships with customers, community leaders, and others as required

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED with nine or more years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Completion of competency levels for Relay Technician II or equivalent experience.

College level course work in an engineering discipline or related vocational training preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Job requirements include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any physiological qualifications required by the Company as required to meet NERC CIP regulations.

Must also have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company¿s standards. Applicant must be able to receive TWIC from the TSA to access Texas City substations in Port facilities.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, interpret and ¿As Built¿ Protection system schematics

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write speeches and articles of publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations related to electrical power systems, including interpretation of network transmission phasor readings.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as Power factor, MVA, MW, and MVAR

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Advanced knowledge of computers

Extensive knowledge of SCADA, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and communications

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily field environment.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Relay Tech II

Union T14 $58.66

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, inspects, tests, maintains, and installs relay and control equipment in electrical substations and performs other substation maintenance duties related to protection systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair relay and control equipment in electrical substations which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and digital protective relays, instrument transformers, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation equipment including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA

Inspects and tests relays and other substation equipment to ensure proper operation, utilizing such equipment as voltmeters, ammeters, phase angle meters, oscilloscopes and related electrical testing equipment

Installs and maintains substation, transmission, and distribution Protection systems

Trains and instructs less experienced personnel in techniques of relay maintenance and other duties by applying a full working knowledge of safe work procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual

Required to perform on call rotation

May serve as either dispatcher or switchman

Properly creates "As Built" drawings for changes to Protection systems

Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

Strong knowledge of protective relay applications, testing and operations of both electromechanical, solid state, and digital relays

Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, transformer theory, math and drafting

Strong knowledge and understanding of safe and proper testing techniques

Strong knowledge and understanding of Protection system operation and maintenance

Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits via AC and DC schematics

Ability to operate power tools and electrical testing equipment

Ability to recognize and communicate hazardous conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED with six or more years of related experience and completion of competency levels for Relay Technician I, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Previous experience testing Relays is required.

College level course work in an engineering discipline or related vocational training preferred.

Where incumbent is required to operate machinery and/or equipment covered under the State Motor Carrier Act, the incumbent must meet requirements of Part 391 of the Act (Driver Qualification) before operating such equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Job requirements include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any screening required by the Company as required to meet NERC CIP regulations.

Must also have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company's standards. Applicant must be able to receive TWIC from the TSA to access Texas City substations in Port facilities.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to read, interpret, and "As Built" Protection system schematics

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to electrical power systems

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as Power factor, MVA, MW, and MVAR

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Advanced knowledge of computers

Strong knowledge of SCADA, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and communications

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily field environment.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, ¿everyone goes home safe¿, reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

DEI Statement:

At TXNM Energy, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose.

TXNM Energy and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.