Protection and Control Technician I ( Remote )

Telex LLC; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Telex LLC in Kentucky is seeking a Protection and Control Technician I (Remote) to support field teams in inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation protection and control systems. This entry-level role provides supervision while building relay testing and controls experience.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of field experience in relay testing and substation controls, plus an EPC-related degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of field experience in relay testing, substation controls, and commissioning support under direct supervision.
• Associate degree or higher in EPC, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to distinguish color-coded wires and related materials.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on high, medium, and low-voltage systems.
• Assist project lead with functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breaker controls.
• Support isolation, setpoint testing, logic testing, and basic scheme testing (reclosing, breaker failure).
• Assist with end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify protection schemes.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relays, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, and communication gear.
• Develop written standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relays, DFRs, RTUs, IEDs, and communication systems.
• Generate basic customer reports describing issues found and corrective actions taken or proposed.
• Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with customers, vendors, and service providers.

Skills

Relay testing

Substation controls

Commissioning support

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls

Electrical Engineering Technology degree

Electrical Engineering (EE) degree

Military power systems training

Journeyman Electrician experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Telex, we don't just power grids - we power possibilities. Our team of expert engineers and field technician partners with utilities, independent power producers, and energy innovators to deliver reliable, resilient, and future-ready power systems.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Protection and Control Technician I (Remote) support field teams in the inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation protection and control systems. This role is designed for early-career technicians who are building foundational relay testing and substation controls experience while working under close supervision.

What You'll Do

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low, medium, and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Assist project lead with functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breaker controls.
• Support isolation, setpoint testing, logic testing, and basic scheme testing (reclosing, breaker failure, etc.).
• Assist with end-to-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify communication-assisted protection schemes.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relays, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems, and associated communication equipment.
• Assist in developing written standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relays, DFRs, RTUs, IEDs, and communication systems.
• Generate basic customer reports describing issues found and corrective actions taken or proposed.
• Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with customers, vendors, and service providers.

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years of field experience in basic relay testing, substation controls, and commissioning support under direct supervision.
• Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), Electrical Engineering Technology, EE degree, military power systems training (Prime Power, Electrical Power Production, Navy Seabees), or Journeyman Electrician experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to distinguish color-coded wires, fiber optics, and related materials.
• Ability to work safely and follow all electrical safety procedures

Other Requirements

• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Ability to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights.

Why Join Telex?

Includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, PTO, career growth pathways, and an innovative environment working with cutting-edge technology.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

• Salary range: $ (DOE) with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan + additional retirement options.