Relay Technician

ABM•Irving, TX

About The Position

ABM Electrical Power Services is seeking Senior Relay Technicians based out of Irving, Texas. The Senior Relay Field Technician calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to support the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the electric grid. The role also involves maintaining, installing, repairing, and troubleshooting complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electromechanical), substation and electric utility protection systems, and station automation and SCADA systems. The technician interprets project scopes and substation drawings, plans commissioning and resource scheduling, develops procedures and test plans, and leads testing and troubleshooting activities. The role provides technical support and mentorship to field service personnel and may serve as the technical lead for small project teams. Regular field work takes place indoors and outdoors, and work must follow applicable safety protocols and client switching procedures. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. Further benefits information is available through ABM Team Member Benefits.

Requirements

At least 5 years of field experience commissioning, checking out panels and equipment, calibrating relays, testing, and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
Knowledge of three-phase power systems and power-system protection and control schemes.
Experience using test equipment and related software, and using test equipment and wiring tools.
Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams and perform basic testing tasks relevant to the role.
Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for different types of substation equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and adapt communication to the audience and situation.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing, for safety-related materials, documentation, and client interactions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substation design, including protection and control engineering.
Experience in substation construction or commissioning.
Experience installing and testing SCADA, fault data, SER, or integration-automation equipment.

Responsibilities

Interpret project-level scopes of work and plan commissioning and resource scheduling; provide team leadership to complete testing efficiently, on time, and without service interruptions while following safety protocols.
Interpret substation drawings, including single-line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
Write procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities, including isolation plans and functional guidelines.
Test relay and substation functions, including voltage and current inputs, local and SCADA metering, relay calibration, trip functions, alarms, and function switches.
Lead and perform routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment.
Commission new substations and power equipment, including relaying, pilot-channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment.
Provide project technical support to field service personnel.
Provide technical mentorship to junior-level field service personnel.
Serve as a subject matter expert in protective relaying in the field.
Serve as a technical lead for small project teams.
Perform regular field work indoors and outdoors.
Learn and apply client switching procedures and safety measures, and complete assignments according to applicable specifications.