Senior Relay Field Technician

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

📋 Description

• Conduct testing and routine maintenance on equipment within transmission and distribution substations.

• Evaluate electro-mechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor relaying systems.

• Assess pilot channel equipment, controls, and communications systems.

• Analyze and interpret substation schematics, including single-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and layouts.

• Assist in the development of procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction projects.

• Examine and confirm relay voltage and current inputs, metering, alarms, function switches, and local/SCADA operations.

• Calibrate relays and execute local and SCADA trip testing.

• Diagnose and repair substation relaying and control equipment.

• Commission new substations along with relevant power, relaying, pilot channel, controls, and communications systems.

• Organize, schedule, and efficiently carry out testing activities without causing service interruptions.

• Offer technical project support to Field Service teams.

• Travel to client locations for about three weeks, with accommodation provided and a long weekend at home.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repairing substation relaying and control systems.

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

• Understanding of three-phase power systems, power system protection and control schemes, test equipment, and related software.

• Proficiency in using test equipment and tools/wiring.

• Capability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams.

• Fundamental testing skills to carry out the specified responsibilities.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to rapidly learn and implement testing procedures for various types of substation equipment.

• Strong communication skills with diverse groups.

• Willingness to learn and apply client-specific switching procedures and safety protocols.

• Competence in referencing and completing assignments as outlined in relevant specifications.

• Capability to perform regular fieldwork in both indoor and outdoor environments.

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Proficient communication skills in English, including reading and writing, due to safety-related materials, documentation, and client interactions.

• Willingness to travel to client locations for approximately three weeks at a time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Sign-on/Relocation Bonus up to $10k.

• External and Internal Referral Bonuses up to $10k.

• Per Diem up to $225 depending on client.

• Overtime: Up to 50+ working hours per week based on client needs.

• Company Truck available for both business and personal use.

• Opportunities for career development, supported by strong mentorship and company investment.

• Paid housing during travel assignments.

• Paid travel back home.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision coverage.

• Life Insurance.

• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Parental Leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holiday pay.