Protective Relay Technician

Who we are:

Recore Electrical Contractors, Inc. is a multi-state licensed, employee-owned, Electrical Services contractor, based just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. As one of the largest electrical contractors in the Charlotte Metro Area, we at Recore pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service possible.

The career opportunity for you:

Recore Electric is seeking a Protective Relay Technician. In this role, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of protective relays in electrical systems. Your role will involve the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of protective relays used in power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. You will work closely with engineers, electricians, and other technicians to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspection: Perform routine inspections of protective relays to identify any signs of wear, damage, or malfunction.
2. Testing: Conduct various tests on protective relays to verify their proper operation and response under different conditions, including fault conditions.
3. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with protective relays, including false trips, misoperations, and communication failures.
4. Calibration: Calibrate protective relays to ensure they are accurately sensing and responding to electrical abnormalities within specified tolerances.
5. Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance tasks on protective relays to prevent failures and prolong their lifespan.
6. Repair: Repair or replace faulty components within protective relays to restore their functionality.
7. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, maintenance activities, and repairs performed on protective relays.
8. Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety procedures and protocols while working with electrical systems and equipment to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
9. Training: Provide training and guidance to junior technicians or personnel on the proper operation, maintenance, and testing of protective relays.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of electrical principles, including AC/DC circuits, power systems, and protective relaying principles.
• Proficiency in using testing equipment such as multimeters, relay test sets, and oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of protective relay models, types, and configurations commonly used in the industry.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and relay settings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in performing tests and calibrations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and regulations.
• Relevant certification or training in electrical technology, power systems, or protective relaying is preferred.

This job description outlines the core responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the role of a Protective Relay Technician. Candidates with a background in electrical engineering or related fields and experience working with electrical systems and protective relays are well-suited for this position.

For the employee: Employee Stock Option Plan, Matching 401-k, Medical, Dental, Vision, (Medical for the individual paid 100% by the company) PTO, Paid Holidays, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance