Lead Protection & Control Technician — Substation Relay Expert

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

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.