Sr. Relay Technician

Asplundh Power•Phoenix, AZ

78d

About The Position

The Senior Relay Technician serves as the technical lead for protection and control systems, responsible for advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution. The role requires expertise in analyzing protection schemes, managing complex projects, and leading field teams while supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of substation and industrial systems. The position also emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership. Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across data centers, utility, generation, renewables, transit, industrial, and commercial facilities throughout North America. EPS emphasizes safety, technical expertise, and excellence in the power industry.

Requirements

Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen for this safety-sensitive position.
Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in transmission-, generation-, or distribution-level substations.
Capable of troubleshooting distribution and transmission control circuits.
Knowledge of relay test software.
At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, military experience, or a four-year engineering degree; listed as preferred.
NETA III/IV certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead job site safety briefings, identify and mitigate hazards, enforce company safety policies, promote a strong safety culture, and use Human Performance Error Reduction tools.
Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other components in transmission, distribution, and industrial systems.
Install, commission, test, and functionally test substation control circuits on relay panels, transformer change-outs, and circuit breaker replacements.
Perform advanced end-to-end and functional testing using automated relay test equipment and software.
Read, interpret, and validate protection and control schematics, logic diagrams, and system configurations.
Ensure proper calibration and performance of electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays.
Troubleshoot protection, control, and communication systems across a wide range of applications.
Analyze event records, oscillography, and system data to assess system performance and misoperations.
Lead root cause analysis investigations for relay trips, failures, and system disturbances.
Develop project execution plans, commissioning procedures, outage sequences, and energization plans.
Project-manage large and complex commissioning, retrofit, and maintenance projects; coordinate resources, schedules, and field activities.
Develop, review, and finalize reports, test results, relay settings verification, and system performance documentation.
Ensure completion of project deliverables, including as-built drawings, relay settings validation, and commissioning documentation, in accordance with customer and industry standards.
Train and qualify Relay Technician I, Relay Technician II, and junior engineers in protection and control practices.
Mentor and provide technical leadership to field personnel.
Communicate directly with customers, utilities, and project stakeholders to provide status updates, resolve issues, and meet expectations.