Lead Substation Protection & Control Technician

Telex LLC

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid time off

Job summary

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

You will supervise field execution, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients and engineering teams to deliver reliable, state‑of‑the‑art protection solutions while upholding safety and quality standards.

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.
Skilled in RTS, Test Universe, Protection Suite, and Accelerator.
Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

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.