Relay Technician

Beowulf Electricity and Data

$68K — $118K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7 years experience in Relay Technician or similar electrical protection role.
  • Knowledge of protective relay systems and electrical power fundamentals.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
  • Proven troubleshooting skills for diagnosing complex electrical issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication for technical documentation.
  • Strong commitment to safety practices and protocols.
  • Physical capability to work in various environments and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform testing and maintenance on protective relays and substation equipment.
  • Analyze relay events and fault data to identify root causes of electrical issues.
  • Assist with maintenance and outage coordination for campus substations.
  • Conduct end-to-end testing of protection schemes and control wiring.
  • Respond to electrical system abnormalities and support emergency restoration efforts.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for compliance and operations records.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
  • Opportunities for growth in a major AI computing campus.
  • Potential yearly performance bonuses.
  • 80% employer-paid healthcare premium options.
  • Full 401(k) and Roth retirement savings choices.
  • 120 hours of accrued PTO plus 11 paid holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program available from day one.
Full Job Description
Relay Technician

Company: Beowulf Electricity and Data
Location: Barker, NY
Position Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Compensation: $33.00 - $57.00 hourly (Based on experience, certifications, and qualifications)

What We Offer

We take care of the team powering the future. Your expertise is backed by a robust benefits portfolio:
  • Competitive Pay: $33.00/hr. to $57.00/hr., based on experience, certifications, and technical expertise.
  • Growth & Opportunity: Work on one of the largest AI and high-performance computing campuses in North America as our electrical infrastructure continues to expand.
  • Performance Incentives: Eligibility for potential yearly bonuses tied directly to company performance achievements.
  • Exceptional Health Coverage: 80% employer-paid healthcare premium options.
  • Retirement Planning: Full 401(k) and Roth retirement savings choices.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours of accrued PTO plus 11 paid company holidays.
  • Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available from day one.
  • Mission-Critical Environment: Support advanced substation infrastructure, high-voltage electrical systems, and cutting-edge AI computing operations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Relay Technician, you are a critical line of defense for our mission-critical electrical infrastructure:
  • Protection System Testing & Maintenance: Perform testing, calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of protective relays, control circuits, and associated substation equipment.
  • Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting: Analyze relay events, oscillography records, alarms, and fault data to rapidly identify root causes and restore system reliability.
  • Substation Operations Support: Assist with maintenance, outage coordination, switching activities, and commissioning efforts associated with two on-site substations and campus electrical distribution systems.
  • Protection & Control Verification: Conduct end-to-end testing of protection schemes, CTs, PTs, and control wiring to ensure proper system performance and coordination.
  • Incident Response & Ownership: Respond to electrical system abnormalities, support emergency restoration efforts, and work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
  • Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed test reports, maintenance records, relay settings documentation, and compliance records to support safe and reliable operations.

What We Are Looking For

Core Requirements:
  • Experience: 3-7 years of experience as a Relay Technician, Protection & Control Technician, Substation Technician, or similar electrical protection role.
  • Electrical Protection Knowledge: Working knowledge of protective relay systems, substation protection schemes, and electrical power system fundamentals.
  • Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical construction drawings.
  • Troubleshooting Mentality: Proven ability to diagnose complex electrical issues, analyze protection events, and implement effective corrective solutions.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create accurate technical reports and maintenance documentation.
  • Safety Focus: Strong commitment to electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and industry best practices.
  • Physical Capability: Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, climb stairs and ladders, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Preferred (Plus, but not Required):
  • Experience with SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, or similar protective relay platforms.
  • Experience supporting substations operating at medium- and high-voltage levels (34.5kV to 115kV+).
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems, RTUs, metering equipment, and communications networks.
  • NETA Certification, Electrical Journeyman status, Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, or related technical certifications.
  • Experience supporting utility, power generation, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, or mission-critical data center facilities.

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where your technical expertise directly supports one of the most advanced AI computing campuses in the country. If you're passionate about electrical protection, reliability, and mission-critical operations, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume and optional cover letter detailing your relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience today.

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