Protection & Control Technician — Lead, Commissioning

Telex LLC; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share ownership plan

Job summary

Telex LLC in Odessa, TX seeks a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting complex protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. You will lead installation, testing, and optimization of relays and SCADA interfaces, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and engineers.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of field relay testing and substation experience, strong leadership, and travel willingness.

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.
• 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

Relay testing

Substation commissioning

SCADA integration

Protection relays

Omicron

Doble

Vanguard

RTS

Test Universe

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Omicron protection suite

Doble tests

RTS

Test Universe

Vanguard

Accelerator

DNP3

Modbus

Wireshark

ASE 2000

Job description

Telex LLC in Odessa, TX seeks a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting complex protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. You will lead installation, testing, and optimization of relays and SCADA interfaces, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and engineers.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of field relay testing and substation experience, strong leadership, and travel willingness.