Protection and Control Technician II (Remote)
About The Position
Telex, LLC is seeking a Protection and Control Technician II to perform advanced testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of substation protection and control systems. The role requires demonstrated field experience, the ability to work more independently, and the capability to support complex logic and scheme testing. The position is remote and requires regular overnight travel to customer sites. The technician will work on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems and support protective relays, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems, and associated communications equipment. The role also contributes to commissioning and maintenance procedures and produces detailed customer reports. Telex describes its work as supporting utilities, independent power producers, and energy innovators in delivering reliable, resilient, and future-ready power systems. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, paid time off, career growth pathways, and work with cutting-edge technology.
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, an EE degree, military power systems training, or equivalent field experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in EPC, EE degree, military power systems training, or equivalent field experience.
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 testing, advanced logic testing, 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 and work safely.
Benefits
- 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.
- Performance-based incentives.
- Competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
