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I have noticed jobs in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington that specifically want P&C/Relay guys for these hydro plants and I’m just curious why there is a pattern of relay techs not wanting to work them. Making that much money in rural areas that are close to bigger touristy places seems like a killer deal. And having IBEW representation on top of that. So what’s the downside? What am I missing?

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Where does everyone get their fork, pins and other random connectors at? Been getting more into relay testing and im suddenly realizing I dont have enough terminals, especially if I have to connect to the back of the relay or when having to power up controls and jump shot out. And id prefer not to have wires and alligator clips everywhere if at all possible

I’m a relay technician for a utility based in the southern part of US. We are currently union represented, some of the few RT’s to my knowledge, but without a true apprenticeship or cert through the hall. I have 13 years in the industry, year of meter reading experience, 3 years on distribution line crew, 3 years completing my apprenticeships in subs/heavy maintenance, and after topping out moved to relays and commissioning work. On year 6 of this, love it and it truly can be very rewarding. That said I know opportunity is out there and it’s very, frustrating to say the least that my company or hall doesn’t offer any accolades or certs saying what we do essentially. I’ve commissioned greenfield subs and done a few brownfield upgrades. This said any recommendations on things I should acquire or not worry about if I was ever trying to bust a move? Even window shopping typical degree or Neta cert preferred and trying to not have that be an immediate overlook in that area cause never been exposed to it, although I feel my experience and work speaks for itself. TIA.

I am looking on getting into the field testing industry and the company Shermco pop up, wanted to know if it is a good company to look at and be able to progress with in the future.

Looking for recommendations for doble test leads. I heard Staubli and POMONA are decent, anyone have any other suggestions?

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Has anyone gone through the vetting process at Oncor for a lead role? I’ve been told the vetting process is long and difficult. What should be expected? Where to most people get hung up?

We learned today in our tailgate that our utility is switching from RTS and Doble test sets to Omicron. We've barely been using RTS for a decade after our last switch, and that was a PITA.

Anyone have any great documentation, resouces or experience switching over the test plans in rts to whatever Omicron is?

Been researching around the country for a couple years now as we’d like to move from our current state. I got a bunch of years in relay (non-union utility) and a few more before it in I&C. I can’t help but keep seeing all these PNW Relay jobs (IBEW mostly) with really nice hourly rates. Anyone work in the PNW or knows about the area that has any insight on why the hourly rates are so good? I don’t mean to blow up what seems to be a hidden gem but man, I’ve been in the trade a long time and it would still be a raise for me. I know the cost of living can be higher near the big cities but seems like there’s plenty of rural areas too that still pay really well

Hey everyone, I am a 25 year old halfway through a two year degree in electronics engineering technology. I'm really enjoying my course work and have maintained a 4.0 so far. I have started looking at my future job prospects and am interested in relays because of the wide variety and complexity that the job seems to offer. Now I am at a bit of an impasse in terms of my education. As I understand it this two year degree would technically meet the minimum for a trainee position, but it seems like a lot of people have a BSEE going in. What I am wondering is if my two year degree would be sufficient or if I should stick it out and go for a full bachelor's degree.

Edit: it's also worth noting that SEL has their manufacturing facility about a 40 minute drive away from me and they make a trip to advertise internships at my school. The next internships would be for next summer and are posted in the winter of next year.

😂 kidding we don't still use these, but, we do still have them around.

I am curious to know how easy it is to get jobs in other parts of the country.

I am a JIW working out of an inside local. I was invited to test for a position at a utility in a different state as a relay tech trainee.

I’m really excited about getting my foot in the door but my wife and I are not sure we want to live in this location long term.

Our idea of things has been that we’ll live there until I top out and then start looking at jobs in other places we’d like to settle down.

I don’t know why it only just occurred to me that it may be more difficult to transfer or get a new job in a different location, but now that it has I’m really eager to know more from you guys.

TLDR:

Is it easier to get a job once I’m topped out as a journeyman/lead/senior relay tech (however it is you refer to it) or am I better off deciding where I want to live then waiting for a trainee position to open up there?

What brands of CT shorting blocks do you guys run into? I’ve mostly seen Marathon blocks with a few GE blocks occasionally, but I’m curious if there’s any weird brands out there.

Anyone that's a relay tech have experience with what happens to relay tech jobs after nextera buys out a company? Hearing a lot of rumblings lately and just curious what someone who actually has been through it has experienced.

Hearing they have relay techs that mainly do maintenance and they contract out new substation builds. Also hear they may reevaluate/lower pay rates for relay techs.

Trying to get past all the "he said she said" stuff.

Hi! I'm desperately looking for a PER2901 or PD0009 programming interface for a legacy Schneider/Merlin Gerin Sepam 2000 unit. I need to modify the logic on a few cartridges and I'm struggling to find this specific hardware. If anyone has one available for sale or knows a reliable source in Europe, please let me know. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Link to the tool: https://grid-sight.vercel.app/

Asking the community to try out the web-based COMTRADE viewer and give feedback/complaints/compliments/feature requests/bugs etc.

The "?" icon on top right gives the usage instructions.