Lead Protection & Control Technician - Remote

Telex LLC; Odessa (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

PTO and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Telex LLC seeks a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. This remotely based role requires strong leadership and hands‑on field expertise.

You will oversee testing with Omicron, Doble, RTS, and related tools while mentoring junior technicians and ensuring safety and quality on site visits as needed. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness 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

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Travel-ready

Tools

Omicron

Doble Protection Suite

RTS

Test Universe

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Vanguard

Job description

Telex LLC seeks a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. This remotely based role requires strong leadership and hands‑on field expertise.

You will oversee testing with Omicron, Doble, RTS, and related tools while mentoring junior technicians and ensuring safety and quality on site visits as needed. Travel will be required.