• Relay Technician

    Liberty Utilities (Tahoe Vista, CA)


    Relay Technician

     

    Tahoe Vista, CA, US, 96148

     

    Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

     

    Purpose

     

    As a Relay Technician, you’ll work both independently and collaboratively to ensure the integrity of critical substation systems.

    Accountabilities

    + Inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, and repair a variety of substation equipment

    + Install and maintain automatic controls and equipment protection devices across substations, transmission systems, and generating equipment

    + Download, verify, and troubleshoot logic programming and microprocessor relay systems

    + Certify all related wiring, performing operational checks, and gathering in-service test data

    + Evaluate data from system performance tests and applying findings to ensure system integrity

    + Support the safe and efficient operation of generating and distribution systems

    + Perform other responsibilities as outlined by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

    Education and Experience

    + At least 2 years of experience as a Relay Technician or equivalent technical experience

    + Strong understanding of electrical and electronic theory, including microprocessor relaying, phasor diagrams, and circuit analysis

    + Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex substation systems, evaluate performance data, and certify protective wiring and programming

    + Training or coursework in mathematics relevant to the field

    + Proficiency with substation computing systems, testing equipment, and related software

    + Ability to perform switching operations safely (or become qualified within 90 days)

    + A commitment to working safely and accurately

     

    What We Offer

     

    As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

     

    + Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one

    + Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility

    + Company sponsored pension program, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability

    + Employee Stock Purchase Program

    + Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account

    + Paid vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays

    + FR Clothing allowance

    + Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs

    + Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

     

    Compensation

     

    Relay Technician Union Rate - $82.80 per hour

     

    Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

     

    Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

     

    We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.