Relay/Protection & Control Specialist

Versys Electrical•Florence, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Versys, a leading company in industrial commissioning, construction, maintenance, and panel fabrication, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Relay/Protection & Control Specialist. This opportunity offers the chance to join an elite team of medium voltage specialists working on a variety of projects across the United States.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology, Trade Certification (Power System Electrician), or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
3 to 7+ years of hands-on experience with industrial or utility-grade protection and control systems.
Proficiency with advanced relay testing equipment (e.g., OMICRON CMC sets, Doble, Megger).
Deep understanding of power system protection principles (overcurrent, differential, directional, and distance protection).
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850).
Ability to work in heavy industrial environments, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and lift field testing gear up to 60 lbs
Proficiency in MS Office software
10+ years of commissioning / medium voltage experience
Valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract
Successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, GHS, Defensive Driving, H2S Awareness
Eligible to work in the US

Nice To Haves

NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) or NETA (InterNational Electrical Testing Association) certification is frequently preferred.

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining medium and high voltage systems
Commissioning, Testing, and Safe Energization of new Medium Voltage/ High Voltage Electrical Systems
Conducting DOBLE DGA sampling and HIPOT testing
Executing maintenance and tests on high voltage systems
Tests, configures, and maintains critical electrical power protection systems to ensure the safety and continuous operation of upstream, midstream, or downstream facilities.
Supporting their commissioning and construction team during electrical and functional testing, start-ups, and troubleshooting of various equipment.
Perform routine and complex testing, calibration, and maintenance of microprocessor-based protective relays (e.g., SEL, Siemens, ABB, GE) and associated substation control circuits.
Support startup and commissioning of new medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, and generator protection schemes.
Diagnose electrical system trips, equipment anomalies, and nuisance operations by analyzing event logs, oscillography, and COMTRADE/fault files.
Read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring blueprints, and relay logic configurations.
Execute work under strict industrial safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and NFPA 70E guidelines, ensuring compliance with IEEE and local electrical codes.
Record calibration test data, update asset health metrics in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS like SAP PM or Maximo), and maintain as-built drawings.