Relay Technician A

SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by providing its electricity from renewable sources; modernizing natural gas pipelines; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; supporting numerous non-profit partners; and, investing in innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the region''s infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE). Our highly trained and responsive employees with their diverse skills, talents and ideas are the reason we can deliver on our commitment and are building America''s best energy company. They are also the reason why we have been recognized with the industry''s most coveted awards. Our employees undertake challenging work, and receive highly competitive compensation and benefits. As one of the region''s largest employers, we''re always searching for talented and bright people to join our team. After all, it takes the best to build the best. Learn more about benefits HERE. Diversity and inclusion are core values of SDG&E. Empowering our employees to be their whole selves at work is our competitive advantage. This is where new ideas come from and meaningful collaboration gets an authentic start. By bringing together people with different perspectives, diverse backgrounds and real commitment to their own individuality, we have built a stronger business. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion HERE. For more information, visit or connect with SDG&E on Twitter (@SDGE), Instagram (@SDGE) and Facebook. The Relay Tech A constructs, tests, and maintains substation relay and control systems; repairs Electro-mechanical, solid-state, microprocessor relay, and controls; interprets drawings (relay functional, schematics, wiring diagrams) for correctness of current, voltage & tripping functions; investigates system trouble and mis-operations; performs high voltage switching; performs other related duties as required or assigned. * Must be a qualified electrical worker * Must have knowledge of the basic theory of currents, voltages, vectors, & phasors. * Must have knowledge of protective relays and communications. * Must have knowledge of AC & DC control schemes. * Must have knowledge of testing of protective relays and controls * Must have knowledge of test equipment and procedures * Must have familiarity with substation equipment. * Must have familiarity with Electro-Mechanical, solid state, and microprocessor relays * Must have familiarity with computers. * Must have, be able to attain and maintain authorizations and switching qualifications. * Must obtain and maintain a Class A California driver''s license. * Must have familiarity with Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.) The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. This job is covered by that regulation (49 CFR 199) and candidates who are not already in a covered job classification will be tested for the presence of prohibited drugs and must meet DOT standards before appointment to the job. Once in the job, Federal Highway Code (391) requires random drug and alcohol testing for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Created: 2021-11-29