Relay Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 12, 2026.
Job Purpose
Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the Utilities and Energy industry as a Relay Technician at various locations throughout our Long Island service territory.
Key Accountabilities
- The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for:
- Applying manufacturers' instructions for testing, adjusting and maintaining equipment.
- Reading and analyzing AC and DC prints and test results.
- Installing, acceptance testing, repair, and investigating questionable operations, of all types of relays, instrument transformers, telemetering equipment, load control equipment, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment, and oscillographic equipment.
- Capable of preparing written reports and sketches, able to discriminate as to circuits and equipment clearances in order to safely perform the work.
- Execute the necessary switching operations in accordance with a duly authorized switching order.
- Capable of working on energized equipment without causing interruptions to service.
- Setting, testing, calibrating, adjusting and repairing all types of protective relays.
- Perform all necessary system operational tests to insure proper functional performance of complete protection, control, telemetering, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- The successful candidate will be required to work overtime on an as needed basis and participate in national grid's Emergency Restoration Program.
- Operation of a motor vehicle and possession of a valid New York State motor operators license is required.
Qualifications
An Associates Degree from an accredited college in Electrical Technology is required. Applicants will need to provide a copy of their degree, a copy of their official college transcript and pass a written screening exam to be considered for this position.
Valid Driver’s License required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy
More Information
Location: Northport, NY
Pay Rate: $ 37.82 an hour
Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.
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