Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Test Technician A at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you will supervise, test, inspect, repair, and adjust relays, meters and associated devices for protection and operation of lines, buses, generators, motors, transformers, and regulators for voltages up to and including 500KV. As a Test Technician A, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate test instruments and equipment to perform operational testing, adjustment and calibration of generation and substation protection, measuring, controlling, and recording systems and equipment
- Perform testing and maintenance on a wide variety of generating technologies and locations across the Eastern Operations area of responsibility, including 100+ year old Hydro generation in both Bishop and LA Basin, Diesel fired generation on Catalina Island, Gas fired generation at the Mountainview Generating station in Redlands and multiple Peaker plants throughout the LA Basin
- Track equipment maintenance and assures equipment is maintained accordingly as needed or scheduled. Initiates and implements corrective actions relative to protection of systems and controls. Have the responsibility for testing and in service testing of system equipment.
- Plan, program, perform minor design modifications, lay out test work and coordinates work with other workers.
- Use software programs utilized in programming, testing, inspecting, repairing, and adjusting system equipment.
- Maintain, modify or revise electrical drawings and required documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced electrical, electronic, digital, and analog theory experience and/or formal training in electrical engineering.
- Three or more years of experience performing work requiring extensive comprehension of electrical theory and use of principles of electrical theory.
- Three or more years of experience installing, testing, repairing, maintaining electrical protective equipment
- Valid CA driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of Test Technician training program (i.e. Relay Technician, Field Engineer, etc.)
- Experience modifying, revising, and creating electrical prints utilizing AutoCAD Software
- Qualified high voltage worker
- Experience working with SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Project Management experience.
- Experience working with Emerson Ovation Control Systems
- Experience working with GE Mark VI Control Systems
Additional Information
- Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- Position will require up to 30% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
- This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
- Relocation may apply to this position.
- This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: Test Technician A Hydro (Test #2737). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.