Lead Protection and Control Technician

Telex LLC

Midland (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

PTO

Career growth

Innovative environment

Job summary

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to oversee commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead end-to-end relay testing, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure world-class reliability. Requires hands-on expertise and willingness to travel in a demanding field environment.

Qualifications

5+ years field experience in relay testing, calibration, and substation commissioning.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Relay testing

Field leadership

SCADA integration

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Willingness to travel

Mentoring

Tools

Omicron

Doble

RTS

Test Universe

Vanguard

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Wireshark

ASE 2000

Job description

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