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Location
Pittsburgh
Salary
$45 - 65 per hour
Job Type
Contract
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245318
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We are actively seeking assistant and senior level relay technicians for work in Pennsylvania on the First Energy system

-Perform testing of electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays

-Perform testing of instrument transformers, transducers, meters and associated equipment

-Using schematic diagrams and system knowledge, troubleshoot and repair system protection control equipment and relays

-complete field mark on prints

-Maintenance of all plant protective relaying and associated control circuits including testing, calibration, functional test, troubleshooting and installation of upgrades (generator relaying, Main Power Transformer, Unit Auxiliary Transformer, Start-up Stand-by Transformer relaying, Medium voltage switchgear, relaying and transfer schemes, Plant/switch yard interface relaying etc.)

-Interface with outside vendors/business/customers and partners

-Revise and maintain all associated drawings

-Conduct diagnostic test on generation facilities' electrical equipment ( Generator, CTs, PT's ancillary equipment)

-SEL relays including the following examples: SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others 

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