Lead Relay Technician – Substation Protection & Testing

EPS; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Nashville Training Academy

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Certifications

Competitive Per Diem

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, vision, dental benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

The Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems will perform and supervise electrical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of relays in power substations, using relay test equipment to verify protection schemes.

This role requires hands-on experience with electromechanical and microprocessor relays, on-site leadership, safety briefings, and coordination with customers on project execution. Ideal candidates have an engineering or technical degree, 5 years of industry experience, and NETA

Qualifications

• Bachelor or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or engineering preferred.
• 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• NETA III/IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings on job site.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits.
• Install, commission, test and function test substation control circuits.
• Calibrate and test protective relays for substations.
• Read protection and control diagrams and verify drawing accuracy.
• Interface with customers and lead on-site project execution.

Skills

Relay testing

Protective relays

Relay software

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Relay test software

NETA certification

Job description

The Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems will perform and supervise electrical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of relays in power substations, using relay test equipment to verify protection schemes.

This role requires hands-on experience with electromechanical and microprocessor relays, on-site leadership, safety briefings, and coordination with customers on project execution. Ideal candidates have an engineering or technical degree, 5 years of industry experience, and NETA