Lead Substation Protection & Control Technician

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Career growth

Innovative tech environment

Job summary

Telex, LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead field commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, DFRs, SCADA systems, and automation systems, while mentoring junior technicians and coordinating with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure reliability and safety.

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.
• Valid driver's license and ability 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

Field experience 5+ years

Three-phase power systems

Protection schemes

SCADA integration

Omicron, Doble, Vanguard tooling

RTS & Test Universe

Protection Suite & Accelerator

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Omicron Test Suite

Doble Protection Suite

RTS

Test Universe

Vanguard

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Job description

Telex, LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead field commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, DFRs, SCADA systems, and automation systems, while mentoring junior technicians and coordinating with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure reliability and safety.