Lead Relay Protection & Control Technician

Telex LLC; Edison (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. The role requires hands-on expertise, leadership, and a commitment to safety and quality as you work with utilities, partners, and engineering teams to deliver reliable power systems.

Travel and driving are expected to support field execution, with competitive compensation,

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 and automation systems.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing with Doble, Omicron, and RTS.
• Execute coverage testing: reclosing, breaker failure, and protection schemes.
• Troubleshoot protocols (DNP3, Modbus, 8979) with Wireshark and related tools.
• Develop and refine standardized commissioning procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and oversee safe field execution.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure reliability.

Skills

Relay testing

Substation commissioning

Protection schemes

SCADA integration

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Team mentoring

Field execution

Client collaboration

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Vanguard

RTS

Test Universe

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Job description

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. The role requires hands-on expertise, leadership, and a commitment to safety and quality as you work with utilities, partners, and engineering teams to deliver reliable power systems.

Travel and driving are expected to support field execution, with competitive compensation,