Lead Relay Field Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and related equipment.

• Oversee the maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of intricate control systems, protective relay systems, substation and electric utility protection systems, as well as station automation and SCADA systems.

• Analyze project-level scope of work and organize commissioning and resource scheduling.

• Lead the team to efficiently complete testing activities on schedule, ensuring no service interruptions and adherence to safety protocols.

• Interpret substation drawings, including single line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout diagrams.

• Draft procedures and test plans to support maintenance and construction tasks, including isolation plans and functional guidelines.

• Test relay voltage and current inputs, local and SCADA metering, relays, trips, alarms, function switches, and associated systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control apparatus.

• Commission new substations, power equipment, relays, pilot channel devices, controls, and communications gear.

• Offer technical support for projects to Field Service personnel.

• Provide technical mentorship to junior field service staff.

• Act as a subject matter expert in protective relaying in the field.

• Serve as the technical lead for small project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.

• Desirable experience in substation design, construction, commissioning, and installation/testing of SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment.

• Proficient understanding of 3 phase power systems and power system protection & control schemes.

• Familiarity with test equipment and associated software.

• Competence in using test equipment, tools, and wiring.

• Capability to interpret wiring and basic diagrams.

• Basic testing skills necessary to perform the aforementioned duties.

• Fundamental PC skills.

• Ability to swiftly learn and apply testing procedures for various types of substation equipment.

• Proficient in effective communication with diverse groups, adjusting communication style for the audience and context.

• Capacity to learn and implement client’s switching procedures and safety protocols.

• Ability to reference and fulfill assignments as outlined in relevant specifications.

• Willingness to carry out regular fieldwork both indoors and outdoors.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, business acumen, and management capabilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• Effective communication skills in English, including reading and writing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Retirement Savings Plans, with employer matching where applicable.

• Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts.

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Parental Leave.

• Paid Time Off.

• Company Holidays.