Relay/SCADA Technician
Public global power company that owns and operates electricity generation, regulated utilities, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery-storage assets.
About The AES Corporation
AES develops, constructs, and operates power-generation and distribution businesses, supplying affordable and sustainable power. Its portfolio includes solar, hydro, wind, natural gas, coal, battery storage, utilities, and LNG infrastructure.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will install, wire, test, calibrate, troubleshoot and commission protective relay, communication and SCADA equipment at operating centers, substations, power plants and customer locations. You will read schematics, keep accurate test records, do minor field engineering, lead moderately complex projects, work with customers and vendors, and train less experienced colleagues.
Requirements
- Advanced working knowledge of basic electricity and electronics; pass EEI Tech Test and department written and lab tests
- 4+ years of electrical/electronic maintenance experience
- Associate of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology from a non-online accredited school
- Enroll in and complete the Relay/SCADA Apprenticeship
- Able to attain and maintain an Indiana driver's license
- Able to lift and move 50 pound test equipment
Responsibilities
- Install, wire, test, calibrate, troubleshoot and commission relay, load control and SCADA equipment
- Read and interpret relay and control schematics, wiring diagrams and software
- Maintain communication channels such as microwave, pilot cable, leased and fiber optic circuits
- Install, test, remove and maintain power supply and battery systems
- Work with customer representatives, equipment suppliers and other utilities' technicians
- Perform minor field engineering, prepare drawings and write specialized reports
- Lead moderately complex relay, communication and SCADA projects
- Help customers resolve electrical system problems
- Train less experienced personnel
- Comply with company safety and health policies