About the Role
Become a part of LCRA as a Relay Technician and help ensure the reliability of the electric grid. In this role, you will install, maintain, and repair protective relays and related equipment, working alongside a skilled team of technicians. You'll be joining a world-class team dedicated to maintaining outstanding service and support!
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and systems.
- Install, maintain, and test protective relays and other electrical equipment.
- Provide technical support to other LCRA employees and customers.
- Maintain and update knowledge of electrical protection testing principles and practices.
- Work both autonomously and collaboratively.
- Mentor and train less experienced technicians.
Requirements
- Three or more years of experience in the construction and/or maintenance of power substation protection, diagnostic, monitoring and/or control systems or other relevant experience.
- Driver's license
Skills
- Commissioning and maintaining protective devices in electric transmission substations operating above 100kV.
- Proficiency with electro-mechanical and microprocessor-based protective relays.
- Experience using Doble F6150 test sets and Enoserv RTS testing software.
- Strong PC skills
Experience Level
- Three or more years of experience
Education Level
- A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Wellness
- Time off
About the Company
- LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities.
Equal Opportunity
- LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
- All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org.
- Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
