Tech, Relay in Elko, Nevada at NV Energy

NV Energy
Position Title: Tech, Relay

Job ID: 10005079

Location: Elko, NV, United States
Description:

Job Description

Responsibilities

7075 *TECHNICIAN, RELAY

An employee who inspects, tests, adjusts, calibrates, repairs and installs all types of 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 generating equipment as it affects the system, power transformers, transmission systems, distribution systems and customer facilities. With supervision, the Relay Technician is responsible for certification of all related wiring, operational checks and taking and evaluating in-service test data. 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. Candidates will be required to pass a written examination, which will be jointly written the system protection north supervision and system protection north technicians, and will be required to pass ACT Work Keys exams with minimum scores as follows:

Applied Mathematics 6

Applied Technologies 4

Locating Information 4

Qualifications

About Us

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 the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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