Senior P & C Test Technician Poughkeepsie, NY at Asplundh Electrical Testing

Test Technician/Field Service Engineer

About This Opportunity

Since 1981, Asplundh Electrical Testing, LLC (AET) has been a national provider of substation commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance services to electrical transmission, distribution, and generation clients, as well as large users of electrical power. AET has evolved into a successful industry leader and one of the largest independent electrical testing companies in North America. AET is NETA (International Electrical Testing Association) certified and maintains full member status. 

We maintain a staff of highly trained engineers and technicians offering project management, value added engineering, design, power system studies and complete field-testing services for electrical power systems and equipment from low voltage through extra high voltage.

Job Description

Position Type: Full-time

Primary Duties Include:

• Installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.
• Calibrate & perform functional tests on micro-processor based protective relays for high voltage substations.
• End-to-end relay testing using Doble ProTest software or Protection Suite.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will likely have the following qualities:

• Relay Test Techs must have a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in high voltage substations.
• Professional skills in protective relay logic, protection schemes, write-ups and documentation of test plans related to full commissioning substations.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, & repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and similar equipment.
• Knowledge of Doble ProTest or Protection Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with proven commitment to safety and customer service.