Relay Equip Pert Tech

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the PERT General Foreman, this position will be responsible and accountable for the completion of in-field jobs on an assigned or emergency basis.

Field jobs consist of testing electro-mechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor based relays, troubleshooting control circuits, the commissioning of new relays and/or electrical power equipment and their associated control circuits, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate(s) must possess the following experience and/or skills:

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Engineering Technology, or other accepted equivalent degree from a recognized College or University. College transcripts will be required to insure minimum courses have been successfully completed. ULC management shall have the exclusive right to determine degree equivalency.
• Successfully complete Red Tag Certification.
• Knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of Electrical Transmission stations and lines.
• Competent with power and hand tools.
• Able to read and understand drawings, schematics, and operating instructions, and manuals relating to station transmission equipment.
• Must be able to work independently or in a group environment.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and accurately.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Able to work and retain access to all related stations and facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE: (less than 10%): climbing poles, climbing stairs
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, crawling, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT(up to 66 %): standing, walking, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reading, reaching, range of motion, depth perception, color vision, lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, hearing-speech range

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Hazards

• Works alone in energized high voltage electrical substations up to 345,000 volts.
• Must work in close proximity of energized electrical equipment up to 345,000 volts.
• Exposed to static and induced voltages.
• Exposed to Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF).
• May be exposed to Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave Frequency.
• Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works with energized parts or equipment.
• May be subjected to high intensity and stressful situations.
• Work in all temperatures (cold, snow, ice, wind, rain, heat).
• Exposed to traffic and mobile equipment.
• Works on construction sites with uneven terrain.
• May be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects.
• Work may be performed at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces.

Utility Lines Construction Services (ULCS) delivers electric and gas utility construction and maintenance services for investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, large industrial manufacturers, government, general contractors, developers and EPC firms. Formed in 2000 from small beginnings, ULCS now boasts more than 2,300 non-union employees in 15 states safely performing utility transmission and distribution infrastructure work throughout the Mid-Atlantic, the Delmarva Peninsula, the Southeast and the South regions of the United States.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.