Relay Technician 2

Actalent; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Relay Technician to perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays for transmission and distribution systems. The role is field-based with local and regional travel, offering training and incentives toward NETA certification and professional growth.

Responsibilities include end-to-end relay testing with DOBLE tools, analyzing fault records and event reports, and supporting substation equipment commissioning.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting protective relays.
• Hands-on experience with DOBLE test equipment for relay testing.
• Ability to read and understand relay one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with relay protection and end-to-end relay testing in transmission and distribution environments.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting protection and control circuits in substations.
• Willingness and ability to perform local and regional field work with periodic overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot protective relays in substations and power systems.
• Conduct end-to-end relay testing utilizing DOBLE test equipment and protection testing software.
• Execute established relay test plans and develop customized test procedures for projects and protection schemes.
• Analyze relay performance, fault records, and event reports to verify operation and identify issues.
• Support commissioning activities involving transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot protection and control circuits in transmission and distribution substations to resolve operational problems.
• Read relay diagrams to plan and execute work accurately.
• Support outages, energization, and system start-up activities to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Relay testing

DOBLE equipment

Diagrams reading

Substation protection

Field work

Communication

Tools

DOBLE test equipment

Protection testing software

SEL relays

SCL

Job description

Job Title: Relay Technician

Job Description

The Relay Technician performs testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays and substation equipment for transmission and distribution systems. This role focuses on end-to-end relay testing using DOBLE test equipment and protection testing software, supporting safe and reliable operation of substations and power systems. The position is primarily field-based with local and regional travel and offers structured training and incentives for NETA certification and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays in substations and power systems.
• Conduct end-to-end relay testing utilizing DOBLE test equipment and protection testing software.
• Execute established relay test plans and assist in developing customized test procedures for specific projects and protection schemes.
• Analyze relay performance, fault records, and event reports to verify proper operation and identify issues.
• Support commissioning activities involving transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, control systems, and other substation apparatus.
• Troubleshoot protection and control circuits in transmission and distribution substations to resolve operational problems.
• Read and interpret relay one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings to plan and execute work accurately.
• Support outage, energization, and commissioning activities to ensure safe and successful system start-up and restoration.
• Interface with customers and project teams during field execution, providing clear communication on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform field work locally and regionally with periodic overnight travel as required by project needs.
• Participate in safety trainings and NETA certification sessions to maintain and enhance technical competency.
• Use company-provided tools, equipment, and technology, including test equipment, laptop, and mobile phone, in accordance with procedures and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting protective relays.
• Hands-on experience with DOBLE test equipment for relay testing.
• Ability to read and understand relay one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with relay protection and end-to-end relay testing in transmission and distribution environments.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting protection and control circuits in substations.
• Familiarity with SEL relays and SCL.
• Experience testing transformers, breakers, switchgear, and other substation apparatus.
• Knowledge of protection schemes for distribution, transmission, and protection and controls applications.
• Strong analytical skills to review relay performance, fault records, and event reports.
• Ability to work safely in substations and around high-voltage equipment, following established procedures.
• Effective communication skills to interface with customers and project teams in the field.
• Willingness and ability to perform local and regional field work with periodic overnight travel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to data center power systems and associated protection schemes.
• NETA affiliation or experience working toward NETA certification.
• Interest in attending NETA certification training sessions 2–3 times per year.
• Motivation to obtain NETA Level II, Level III, and Level IV credentials, with structured pay and bonus incentives.
• Ability to contribute to the development of customized relay test procedures.
• Comfort working with protection testing software and digital tools for documentation and reporting.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role with local travel, with most projects located in and around Fayetteville, GA. Work is primarily performed onsite at customer facilities, including substations and power system installations, with occasional regional travel and periodic overnight stays. An office is available in Fayetteville for use as needed, such as for lunch or brief visits, but day-to-day work is mainly in the field. Team members occasionally travel to Nashville for safety trainings and NETA certification group sessions to maintain and advance their credentials. The typical schedule includes regular hours with an additional 5–10 hours of overtime per week, depending on project demands. The role involves working around high-voltage equipment, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and control systems, using DOBLE test equipment, protection testing software, and company-pr