System Protection Technician
Norwell, MA, US, 02061
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
Opportunity Overview:
System Protection T1Length of Assignment: 6 months
Primary location of assignment: Lincoln Park & Woodbridge
Your Day-to-Day:
Prepare and participate in Pre-Job Briefs to identify hazards and critical tasks.
Help with the installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment.
Verify the functionality and communication of protection assets during installation.
Contribute to the verification of station alarms.
Participate in the acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices.
Support the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of protective relays and associated protection components.
Maintain and test protection systems within defined maintenance intervals, addressing regulatory requirements and system reliability.
Participate in electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities.
Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation.
Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards.
May support on-site ET organization during Nuclear Outages.
Apply electrical clearance boundary (tagout) and Human Performance work zone strategies.
Confirm primary equipment operates observing manufacturer's design specifications.
Conduct acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices independently.
Verify engineering protective relay setpoints and logic equations.
Aid in the installation of network-based protection schemes or other protection schemes using new technologies.
Perform maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.
Perform electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities with minimal guidance.
Who You Are:
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E4-E6, W1-W2, or O1-O3 are encouraged to apply.
Experience with substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation.
Knowledge of: Testing electro-mechanical based relays; Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations; IEEE device numbers;
Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; Recognize electrical hazards;.
Minimum education required is either an Associate's degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below.
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Electromechanical Technology
• Electronics Technology
• Instrumentation Technology
• Mechatronic Technology
Have a total of 5 years of military experience. This experience includes at least 1 year of military technical training components in several areas, such as electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, and basic electrical principles and calculations. Additionally, it covers Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications. Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be (($25.00 to $30.00)).
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
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