Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote)
About The Position
Telex, LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to lead commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. The role involves hands-on work with protective relaying equipment, disturbance fault recorders (DFRs), SCADA, and automation systems, along with oversight of field execution for safety and quality. The technician will develop and refine standardized commissioning and testing procedures, mentor junior technicians, and work with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to support reliable power systems.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of field experience in relay testing, calibration, and substation commissioning without direct supervision.
- Expertise in three-phase power systems, protection schemes, and SCADA integration.
- Proficiency with Omicron, Doble, Vanguard, and related test equipment.
- Skilled in RTS, Test Universe, Protection Suite, and Accelerator.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, DFRs, SCADA systems, and automation systems.
- Perform advanced end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, and RTS.
- Execute functional and scheme testing for reclosing, breaker failure, advanced logic, and communication-assisted protection schemes.
- Troubleshoot and optimize DNP3, Modbus, and 8979 protocols.
- Develop and refine standardized commissioning and testing procedures.
- Mentor junior technicians and oversee field execution for safety and quality.
- Partner with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver reliability.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan and additional retirement options.
- Employee share ownership plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Career growth pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
