Relay Technician

Saber Power; Rosharon (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saber Power is looking for a skilled Relay Technician to join their team in Texas. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with relay testing and commissioning in electrical environments. This role includes responsibilities for maintaining protective relays and related systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a commitment to safety and diversity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching

Flexible benefits plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in relay testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of NETA standards.
• Proficiency with relay test sets is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct installation and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers for troubleshooting.
• Utilize software for verifying systems during relay testing.

Skills

Relay testing

Protection schemes

Electrical drawing interpretation

Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

NETA Level II, III, or IV Certification

Tools

Doble Test Set

Omicron

SEL AcSELerator

GE Enervista

ABB PCM

Job description

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Located in Houston, TX, Saber Power Services, LLC (SPS) is a nationally recognized full-service EPC company specializing in complex medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure across North America. Recognized as one of Houston Business Journal's Best Places to Work for two consecutive years, we seek a dedicated professional for our Relay Technician opening in Dallas/Fort Worth.

This role involves testing, commissioning, calibrating, and maintaining protective relays and related systems in substations, power plants, and industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays and familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NETA, and NFPA.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems, and associated communication equipment.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Conduct function testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breaker changeouts.
• Utilize Doble ProTesT software to verify carrier and fiber systems during relay testing.
• Develop standard procedures for commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying and related systems.
• Manage projects onsite, interfacing with customers and vendors effectively.
• Perform electrical maintenance activities within plant environments as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 3 years of hands-on relay testing and commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of protection schemes for transmission, distribution, and generation.
• Proficiency with relay test sets (e.g., Doble, Omicron, Manta).
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and relay logic.
• Familiarity with NETA standards and testing procedures.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug tests, background checks, and physical exams.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.

Preferred:

• NETA Level II, III, or IV Certification.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience with relay software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, ABB PCM).
• OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training.

We prioritize safety as a core value and offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K with matching, and a flexible benefits plan. Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology