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.

• Maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair intricate control systems, protective relay systems, substation and electric utility protection systems, SCADA systems, and station automation systems.

• Interpret scopes of work at the project level.

• Plan for commissioning and resource allocation.

• Lead test activities for the team while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

• Analyze substation drawings, such as single-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.

• Draft procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction tasks.

• Create isolation plans and functional guidelines.

• Assess relay voltage and current inputs, metering, alarms, function switches, and trip functionalities.

• Diagnose and repair substation relaying and control equipment.

• Commission substations, power equipment, relaying, pilot channel equipment, controls, and communication devices.

• Offer technical support for projects to Field Service personnel.

• Mentor junior field service staff.

• Act as a subject matter expert in protective relaying and provide technical leadership for small project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Understanding of three-phase power systems and power system protection and control schemes.

• Familiarity with test equipment and related software.

• Proficient in using test equipment and tools as well as wiring.

• Capability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams.

• Basic testing skills necessary to carry out the listed tasks.

• Fundamental PC skills.

• Quick learning ability to apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.

• Effective communication skills with diverse groups.

• Ability to learn and implement client switching procedures and safety protocols.

• Capability to reference and complete tasks as outlined in relevant specifications.

• Willingness to perform regular fieldwork both indoors and outdoors.

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

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

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

• Proficient in English communication, including reading and writing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical.

• Dental.

• Vision.

• Life Insurance.

• Short and Long-Term Disability.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Parental Leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.