Relay Technician

  • Interstate Power & Light Co.
  • Beloit, WI
  • 3mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!
 

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities.  We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.  When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between.  We want you to be safe, happy and healthy.  That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Residency Requirements:

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Summary

Performs maintenance tests and maintains relays and other circuit protective devices and instruments.


What you will do

  • Makes final check of new protective equipment and instruments before they are put into service to insure their correct installation and operation; makes necessary corrections. Checks protective equipment and associated circuits to determine source of trouble after undesirable operations; makes necessary repairs and corrections.

  • Performs scheduled routine maintenance tests of electro-mechanical, electronic and solid state relays; electronic and solid state tone transmitting and receiving equipment, electronic and solid state equipment associated with power line carrier relaying and other complex circuit protective equipment.

  • Assists with other tasks as may be required.

  • Assists the electrical technicians in testing and checking load control equipment, supervisory, telemetering, and other control equipment.

  • Records the results of tests and assists with associated records.

  • Cleans, adjusts and calibrates relays and solid state devices.

  • Corrects wiring drawings and diagrams.

  • Terminates and makes loss measurements of substation fiber optic cables.

  • Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements

  • Associate's degree preferred with an emphasis in electrical or electronic Engineering, or related field.

Required Experience

  • 4 years' technical experience in plant and substation electrical work


Other Requirements

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proven basic knowledge of electrical work

  • Demonstrated ability to use a computer and use associated software, i.e., Windows, Excel, Word and communication packages.

  • Demonstrated mechanical ability

  • Aptitude to work alone in unsupervised situations

  • Demonstrated resourcefulness to handle unusual technical situations

  • Physical ability to perform job duties

  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.


Key Skills


Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Pay Range:

$55.27 - $60.83

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold
 

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.