Hands-on experience with protective relay installation and maintenance
Knowledge of relay test software
Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check
Experience troubleshooting transmission and distribution control circuits
Responsibilities
Lead job site safety briefings and enforce safety policies
Analyze power circuits and perform commissioning of control circuits
Execute advanced functional testing with automated relay test equipment
Perform complex troubleshooting of protection and control systems
Develop project execution plans and manage project activities
Interface with customers and stakeholders to communicate project status
Train and mentor junior team members in technical practices
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Competitive Pay
Talent Development and Online Learning
Career Path Planning
Incentives for Professional Certifications
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive Per Diem for Travel
Referral Bonuses
Full Job Description
Overview
Job Title: Sr. Relay Technician
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks:
Competitive Pay
Talent Development - Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
Career Path Planning
Incentives for Professional Certifications
Competitive Per Diem for Travel
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Position Summary:
The Senior Relay Technician serves as the technical lead for protection and control systems, responsible for advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution. This role requires deep expertise in analyzing protection schemes, managing complex projects, and leading field teams while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of substation and industrial (C&I) systems. The position also emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership.
Responsibilities
Safety Leadership
Lead job site safety briefings, proactively identifying, eliminating, or mitigating hazards.
Enforce company safety policies and champion a strong safety culture across all field activities.
Utilize Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) tools to improve reliability and reduce risk.
Technical Expertise & Execution
Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components, including transmission, distribution, and industrial systems.
Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformer change-outs, and circuit breaker replacements.
Execute 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.
Troubleshooting & Analysis
Perform complex troubleshooting of protection, control, and communication systems across a wide range of applications.
Analyze event records, oscillography, and system data to make informed deductions and determine system performance or misoperations.
Lead root cause analysis investigations for relay trips, failures, and system disturbances.
