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Actalent Controls Technician in Phoenix, Arizona
Protection & Controls Technician
Job Description
Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFR’s), remote terminal units (RTU’s), and communication processors. This role involves functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks. Additionally, RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients are part of the job.
Company Vehicle and OT provided
Responsibilities
Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFR’s), remote terminal units (RTU’s), and communication processors.
Conduct functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks.
Perform RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients.
Work with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787.
Desired experience with GE microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35 and T60.
Work with various RTU’s and communication processors such as GE, Telvent, SEL, and Novatech.
Accurately review, document, and submit test reports used for client reporting and regulatory purposes.
Interpret one line, three line, wiring, schematic diagrams, and communication configurations, recognizing and addressing discrepancies.
Accurately complete time and expense reports while maintaining good condition of assigned company vehicle.
Essential Skills
Minimum 3 years of experience in relay testing.
Minimum 3 years of experience in the installation, testing, and maintenance of relay equipment.
Minimum 3 years of experience with powerline carrier equipment including circuit breakers, transformers, and reactors.
Experience with SEL microprocessor relays.
Ability to interpret one line, three line, wiring, and schematic diagrams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with GE microprocessor relays.
Experience with various RTU’s and communication processors such as GE, Telvent, SEL, and Novatech.
Accurate review and documentation skills for client reporting and regulatory purposesProtections & Controls
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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