Journeyman Relay

Location:

Albuquerque, NM, United States
Job
Date Posted:
Nov 5, 2025

DUTIES:
Under general supervision of communication and relay manager foreman, or working foreman.

Directs apprentices, skilled and semi-skilled workers in a variety of duties by installing, testing, troubleshooting, and performing maintenance on relays, relay schemes, and control circuits throughout the transmission, generation, and distribution system.

Cleans, checks, and physically examines relays; electrically calibrates and sets relays in accordance with settings received from Engineering.

Makes electrical calibrations so as to plot operating curves of the relays. Makes tests to check polarity, ratio, and performance of current and potential transformers.

Maintains, tests, and repairs relays. Installs cable, conduit, cable tray, and panels.

Installs new relay equipment or may replace parts as required; connects relay and various electrical equipment testing mechanisms to a test board to simulate operating conditions; compares manufacturer's specifications of relays prescribed function to determine if exact sequence of operations are obtained. Makes necessary adjustments or repairs.

Cooperates with other personnel in testing relay-tripping action. Verifies proper operation of control and indication circuits.

Adjusts relays by tightening or loosening nuts, bolts, tension springs, or other parts until readings indicate relay is performing according to specifications, utilizing a thorough knowledge of the function, operation, and construction of a large variety of complex and delicate relays. Also has knowledge of electronic components and skills necessary to test, calibrate, and maintain solid state relays.

Obtains proper clearance and performs switching operations on equipment for repair, maintenance, or construction work and places tags on equipment accordingly after coordinating with proper personnel. Performs shop duties in the repair, testing, overhaul, and calibration of malfunctioning equipment; prepares records of maintenance and inspection and submits to supervisor.

Performs all duties in a safe manner complying with all safety and operational procedures; must be proficient in the application of first aid to injured persons; may work in areas requiring caution and use of safety devices; assists in providing instruction and training to apprentices.

Performs other related and assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

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