Relay Technician

NES Fircroft; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-end compensation

Extensive travel opportunities

Diverse project exposure

Long-term career growth

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking experienced Relay Technicians for a nationwide traveling role supporting projects across the Industrial, Data Center, Power, and Oil & Gas markets. You will perform testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protective relaying and electrical power systems in diverse field environments.

The position offers top-end compensation, extensive travel opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of complex electrical testing and commissioning projects, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience as a Relay Technician, Electrical Testing Technician, Commissioning Technician, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of protective relaying and electrical testing.
• Experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Experience using relay test equipment and performing electrical testing procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protective relaying and electrical power systems.
• Test and commission protective relays, breakers, CTs, PTs, and associated control systems.
• Perform functional and operational testing of electrical equipment and substations.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Troubleshoot protection and control systems and resolve issues in the field.
• Complete detailed testing documentation and reports.
• Work alongside project managers, engineers, clients, and field personnel.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and technical accuracy.

Skills

Relay testing

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Field service

Tools

Relay test equipment

Job description

We are partnered with a growing electrical services organization that is actively expanding its electrical testing and commissioning business across the Industrial, Data Center, Power, and Oil & Gas markets.

This is a traveling position supporting projects throughout the United States. The company is looking for experienced Relay Technicians with strong protective relaying and electrical testing experience who are looking for top-end compensation and the opportunity to grow with an expanding business.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protective relaying and electrical power systems
• Test and commission protective relays, breakers, CTs, PTs, and associated control systems
• Perform functional and operational testing of electrical equipment and substations
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams
• Troubleshoot protection and control systems and resolve issues in the field
• Complete detailed testing documentation and reports
• Work alongside project managers, engineers, clients, and field personnel
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and technical accuracy

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience as a Relay Technician, Electrical Testing Technician, Commissioning Technician, or similar
• Strong knowledge of protective relaying and electrical testing
• Experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and one-line diagrams
• Experience using relay test equipment and performing electrical testing procedures
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States

What’s Offered:

• Top-end compensation for experienced technicians
• Extensive travel opportunities
• Work across Industrial, Data Center, Power, and Oil & Gas projects
• Join a business actively investing in and expanding its electrical testing capabilities
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of complex electrical testing and commissioning projects