Relay Technician II: Protect & Commission Power Systems

Voltyx; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) in Las Vegas, NV is hiring a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with growing independence. You will support project execution by testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and communicating with engineers and clients, while developing expertise in relay protection schemes and advanced testing practices.

Travel for field work may be required; you must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a valid

Qualifications

• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen due to safety sensitive position.
• Criminal background check required.
• Overtime and travel to out-of-town sites may be necessary.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation or distribution level substations.
• Capable of troubleshooting distribution and transmission control circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and actively participate in job briefings and hazard mitigation.
• Apply Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) concepts in daily work practices.
• Promote safe work behaviors and support team safety initiatives.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Perform and evaluate in-service readings to verify system performance and identify abnormalities.
• Conduct end-to-end testing and validate protection system operation.
• Perform communication installations and testing including SCADA, GOOSE, Modbus, fiber optics, and related protocols.
• Perform circuit analysis involving protective relays, instrumentation transformers, AC/DC circuits, and overall system functionality.
• Analyze relay operations, event records, and system performance data for troubleshooting and validation.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and complex protection logic.
• Develop testing plans and isolation plans to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Create detailed reports, including test results, commissioning records, and calibration documentation.
• Demonstrate clear communication both internally with team members and externally with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate work activities with engineers, project teams, and other technicians to ensure project alignment and efficiency.

Skills

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Testing & maintenance

SCADA testing

Reading diagrams

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology

NETA II Certified

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) in Las Vegas, NV is hiring a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with growing independence. You will support project execution by testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and communicating with engineers and clients, while developing expertise in relay protection schemes and advanced testing practices.

Travel for field work may be required; you must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a valid