Protection and Control Technician II (Remote)

Telex•Pittsburgh, PA
•Remote

About The Position

Telex, LLC is seeking a Protection & Control Technician II to perform advanced testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of substation protection and control systems. The role calls for demonstrated field experience, the ability to work with reduced supervision, and the capability to support complex logic and protection-scheme testing. The position involves regular travel to customer sites and overnight travel. The technician inspects, tests, troubleshoots, starts up, and collects data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems. They test substation control circuits and protective relaying systems, support installation and maintenance of related equipment, help refine procedures, prepare detailed customer reports, and represent Telex in customer and vendor interactions. The position requires safe work practices and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights.

Requirements

  • 2–5 years of field experience performing relay testing, calibration, and substation commissioning with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated experience performing relay testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning in substations.
  • Associate degree in EPC, EE degree, military power systems training, or equivalent field experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Ability to distinguish color-coded wires, fiber optics, and related materials.
  • Ability to work safely and follow electrical safety procedures.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
  • Ability to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Regular overnight travel required.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems.
  • Perform functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breaker controls with reduced supervision.
  • Conduct isolation, setpoint, advanced logic, and scheme testing, including reclosing, breaker failure, and transfer schemes.
  • Perform end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify communication-assisted protection schemes.
  • Support installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relays, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems, and associated communication equipment.
  • Contribute to developing and refining standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relays, DFRs, RTUs, IEDs, and communication systems.
  • Prepare detailed customer reports describing problems found, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions taken or recommended.
  • Represent the company professionally during customer and vendor interactions.
  • Follow electrical safety procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and additional retirement options.
  • Employee share ownership plan.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
  • Career growth pathways.
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