Relay Electrician I
BHE Renewables
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Description
RELAY ELECTRICIAN (6198)
An employee who inspects, tests, adjusts, calibrates, repairs and installs distribution level system protection and control equipment. Performs the work required for the installation, maintenance, repair and adjustment of automatic controls and equipment protection devices concerned with the operation of distribution level power transformers, and distribution level protective systems. With supervision, the Relay Technician is responsible for certification of all related wiring, operational checks and evaluating in-service test data. Perform tests on electromechanical and microprocessor based relays, capturing test data electronically and uploading results to central database. Must become proficient with automated and computer aided testing processes, and engage in ongoing learning of new systems and methods through on-the-job training. Must have at least two (2) years of experience as a Journeyman Substation Electrician or equivalent, have training in mathematics, and be knowledgeable in electrical and electronic theory, including but not limited to microprocessors relaying, phasor circuits and diagrams. Must be qualified to perform switching or become qualified within 90 days of job award. This position is a training position for Relay Electrician II position. The Relay Electrician I shall be expected to progress to the Relay Electrician II position by demonstrating on-the-job, that he or she has acquired the necessary skills to qualify and then pass a proficiency exam within two years. Performs other related work for which the employee is capable and qualified to safety perform as assigned.
Qualifications
NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.About this role
BHE Renewables is hiring a Relay Electrician I in North Las Vegas to work on distribution-level protection and control systems. The role involves inspecting, testing, calibrating, and repairing electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays, as well as installing and maintaining automatic controls and equipment protection devices. You'll capture test data electronically, upload results to a central database, and work under supervision to certify wiring and conduct operational checks. The position requires becoming proficient with automated and computer-aided testing processes while learning new systems on the job.
To qualify, you need at least two years of experience as a Journeyman Substation Electrician or equivalent, solid grounding in mathematics, and knowledge of electrical and electronic theory including microprocessor relaying and phasor circuits. You must be qualified to perform switching operations or willing to become qualified within 90 days of hire. This is explicitly a training role designed to prepare you for advancement to Relay Electrician II within two years, contingent on demonstrating required skills and passing a proficiency exam.
This full-time, in-office position suits someone with hands-on substation experience who is ready to deepen technical expertise in relay systems and automated testing while working toward career progression within a major regional utility.
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