Senior Relay Technician

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and field activities related to demolition and construction for relay replacement projects.

• Utilize Omicron, Doble, Radian, and other vendor-specific test equipment, either through vendor software or manual operations.

• Configure, install, test, troubleshoot, certify, and validate revenue and check meters as well as electronic data recorders.

• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and identify metering issues.

• Execute point-to-point metering and telemetry testing to confirm wiring, data paths, and head-end communication integrity.

• Analyze and annotate SLDs, 3LDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams to assist with field troubleshooting.

• Assess engineering work packages and field conditions to pinpoint constructability, wiring, and commissioning challenges.

• Create or assist in developing mitigation strategies, document discrepancies, and facilitate changes with the relevant engineers.

• Draft or review test plans, commissioning protocols, job hazard analyses, test documentation, redline updates, daily reports, deficiency lists, and configuration backups.

• Coordinate field operations with engineers, contractors, clients, and operational staff.

• Connect to relays, meters, and RTUs to extract settings, event files, configurations, and additional data.

• Analyze oscillography, sequence-of-event reports, live data, and on-site wiring for troubleshooting and event evaluation.

• Establish and uphold standards, procedures, and safety protocols for relaying and metering.

• Mentor and train engineers and technicians in both field and shop settings.

• Conduct inspections of relay and meter panels to ensure compliance with client requirements, codes, and AHJ standards.

• Assist with SCADA point-to-point validations, RTU, RTAC, and OrionLX configuration reviews, along with substation communication troubleshooting.

• Adhere to company, client, and site-specific safety guidelines, including JHAs, lockout/tagout protocols, energized-work boundaries, PPE, and stop-work escalation procedures.

• Estimate labor and equipment needs, manage schedules, provide progress updates, and operate independently in the field.

• Engage with clients to fulfill their requirements and foster long-term relationships.

⛳️ Requirements

• An associate degree, trade school certification, or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical power, or relay/substation technology; OR equivalent technical training and hands-on experience in protective relaying and metering.

• Preferred qualifications include NETA Electrical Testing Technician (ETT), NICET Electrical Power Testing (EPT), state electrician certification, and/or vendor training certifications, though not mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in testing, commissioning, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of power system principles and foundational theory.

• Proficient knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and medium-voltage electrical apparatus, including station service, MV switchgear, and protective relaying.

• On-site commissioning experience is preferred, including CT/PT injection and verification, protective and end-to-end relay testing, protection scheme functional verification, CT/PT burden/load checks, and/or meter accuracy assessments.

• Field experience in on-site demolition, construction, and hands-on troubleshooting of protection and control schemes is preferred.

• Familiarity with relay and meter test sets such as Omicron CMC, Doble F6000, Megger SMRT, Radian RW, WECO, and similar devices is advantageous.

• Knowledge of SCADA systems and their programming is a plus.

• Understanding of the NEC (NFPA 70) and California Electrical Code (CEC) is beneficial.

• Proficient in using SEL Quickset, SEL AcSELerator RTAC, SEL SynchroWAVe, GE Enervista UR Setup, Schneider ION Setup, and similar vendor software is advantageous.

• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and document-management software or PDF markup.

• Experience leveraging digital tools, automation, or generative AI to enhance reporting and field workflows is preferred.

• Proven ability to apply industry best practices and adhere to established safety regulations, including PPE inspection, hazard mitigation, and stop-work directives.

• Willingness to travel 50%-75% across the United States and work flexible or extended hours during outages and commissioning activities.

• Capability to climb stairs and ladders, stand for prolonged periods, work indoors and outdoors under varying conditions, and lift or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet the company's driving standards.

• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Collaborative Environment

• Innovative Culture

• Flexible working schedule

• Options for remote, hybrid, or in-office work

• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and formal development

• Military experience considered