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Electrical Foreman - Per Diem Offered

Trillium Construction is seeking a motivated Relay & Commissioning Foreman to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energizing electrical power system equipment in high-voltage substations. You’ll work with protective relays, RTUs, breakers, transformers, and other critical electrical equipment to ensure systems are installed, tested, and commissioned safely and efficiently.
 
This position offers a combination of office and field work and requires extensive travel to project sites throughout the United States. Pay rate is $60/hour. 

Key Responsibilities
•                     Review electrical drawings, relay settings, and project documentation prior to commissioning.
•                     Perform equipment inspections and checkout procedures to verify proper installation.
•                     Identify and resolve issues related to equipment, materials, or installation before commissioning activities begin.
•                     Conduct pre-energization testing and safety checks on electrical protection systems.
•                     Test, commission, and troubleshoot protective relays, RTUs, breakers, transformers, and related equipment.
•                     Verify proper operation of protection and control systems through functional testing.
•                     Support safe energization of electrical systems while maintaining compliance with company and industry safety standards.
•                     Document testing results and communicate project status with project teams.
•                     Travel to project sites across the United States to support commissioning activities.
 
Travel Requirements
•                     Extensive nationwide travel is required.
•                     Some assignments may last several weeks.
•                     Travel schedules are typically planned in advance, with periods of increased travel based on project needs.

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Qualifications
Required
•                     Associate degree (2-year minimum) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or a related field.
•                     Minimum of 2 years of experience testing and commissioning electrical power systems and controls.
•                     Ability to read and interpret:
o        Single-line and three-line electrical drawings
o        Schematics and wiring diagrams
o        Network diagrams
o        Mechanical drawings
•                     Experience testing and commissioning protection equipment, including:
o        Protective relays
o        RTUs
o        Circuit breakers
o        Power transformers
•                     Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to electrical equipment and control systems.
•                     Working knowledge of electrical safety practices, including shock and arc flash hazards.
•                     Ability to work independently in both office and field environments.
 
Preferred
•                     Previous experience working in high-voltage (HV) substations.
 

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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