Wabash Valley Power Alliance

Relay Technician

Indianapolis, IN, United States · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago

Electrical EngineeringControlsCollaboration

About the role

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member cooperatives.
These cooperatives in turn serve more than 280,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana and Illinois.
As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently-and that's the point.

Relay and Controls Maintenance: Inspect, test, and maintain protective relays, control systems, and associated equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Testing and Calibration: Perform routine and periodic testing of protective relays to validate their proper operation. Calibrate relays to ensure accurate fault detection and response.
Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of relay maintenance, testing, and repairs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation standards.
Technical Expertise: Stay current with advancements in protective relay technology, control systems, and industry standards. Implement innovative solutions to enhance system reliability.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other utility personnel, including engineers, electricians, and system operators, to optimize system performance and respond to issues effectively.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to manage assigned work responsibilities in an independent manner.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others, both inside and outside the organization.
Ability to meet Company driving standards, including ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
The ability to develop test plans, interpret complex protection/control schematics, and troubleshoot distribution and transmission control circuits.

Must be able to stand
May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
May be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to report to various worksites and may be required to travel overnight to regional destinations.
Must be able to drive/operate a company vehicle.
Must be available for emergencies and overtime, as needed.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
Coordinates and monitors contractors' activities when required.
Knowledge of operation and theory of protective relaying systems and related equipment and their relationship to the overall operation of the transmission system.
Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Technology, or Electronics Technology.
Direct experience calibrating and functionally testing both electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays.
NETA certification is a plus.

We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company.
That's why we put employees first-your health, your family, and your development.
These aren't just slogans: We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more.
We'll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!
Flex Time - Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
Stay in School - We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education.
Work Hard, Play Hard - We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year.

No Sweat
We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating. We'll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!
Flex Time
Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
Stay in School
We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development through our internal GROW program.
Keep it Casual
When you work for us, you work in comfort. Blue jeans are the norm in our office, and we make them look good!
Work Hard, Play Hard
We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.
No Sweat - We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating.

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