Lead Protection and Control Technician

Telex LLC; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Telex, LLC seeks a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead field activities, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with utilities, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, future-ready power systems. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field experience in relay testing and substation commissioning.
• Expertise in protection schemes and SCADA integration.
• Proficient with Omicron, Doble, Vanguard and related test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment and automation systems.
• Perform advanced end-to-end relay testing using industry tools.
• Execute functional and scheme testing including reclosing and breaker failure.
• Troubleshoot protocols such as DNP3 and Modbus and optimize protection schemes.
• Develop and refine standardized commissioning and testing procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and oversee field execution for safety and quality.
• Partner with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure reliability.

Skills

Relay testing

Substation commissioning

Three-phase power

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Vanguard

RTS

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Wireshark

Test Universe

ASE 2000

Job description

About Telex, LLC

At Telex, we don't just power grids - we power possibilities. Our team of expert engineers and field technician partners with utilities, independent power producers, and energy innovators to deliver reliable, resilient, and future-ready power systems.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician who thrives in complex environments, leads with confidence, and brings hands‑on expertise to mission‑critical projects. In this role, you'll take ownership of commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

What You'll Do

• Lead commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, DFRs, SCADA systems, and automation systems.
• Perform advanced end‑to‑end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, and RTS.
• Execute functional and scheme testing: reclosing, breaker failure, advanced logic, and communication‑assisted protection schemes.
• Troubleshoot and optimize protocols including DNP3, Modbus, 8979, using tools such as Wireshark, Accelerator, and ASE 2000.
• Develop and refine standardized commissioning and testing procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and oversee field execution for safety and quality.
• Partner with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver world‑class reliability.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years field experience in relay testing, calibration, and substation commissioning without direct supervision.
• Expertise in three‑phase power systems, protection schemes, and SCADA integration.
• Proficiency with Omicron, Doble, Vanguard, and related test equipment.
• Skilled in RTS, Test Universe, Protection Suite, and Accelerator.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Why Join Telex?

Includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, PTO, career growth pathways, and an innovative environment working with cutting‑edge technology.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

• Salary range: $ (DOE) with performance-based incentives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan + additional retirement options.
• Employee share ownership plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.