Relay Technician II — Protection & Testing Specialist

Fiber Broadband; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Career path planning

Incentives for professional certs

Per diem for travel

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems seeks a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems. The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency in relay systems, and support for project execution through testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.

The candidate will develop expertise in relay protection schemes, system analysis, and advanced testing while collaborating with senior technicians and engineers across North America.

Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment drug screen for safety sensitive role.
• Background check required.
• Overtime and travel outside town may be required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record is required.
• Hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays.
• Knowledge of relay test software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with breakers, transformers, switchgear preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and participate in job briefings.
• Apply Human Performance Error Reduction concepts.
• Promote safe work behaviors and safety initiatives.
• Perform relay testing with guidance from Senior Technicians.
• Execute testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Evaluate in-service readings to verify performance.
• Conduct end-to-end testing and validate protection operation.
• Perform SCADA, GOOSE, Modbus and fiber optic testing.
• Analyze relay operations and system performance data.
• Read one- and three-line diagrams and protection schematics.
• Develop testing and isolation plans for safe execution.
• Create detailed test, commissioning, and calibration reports.
• Communicate clearly with team members, engineers, and clients.
• Coordinate activities with engineers and project teams.

Skills

Protective relays

Relay test software

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree

Engineering degree

Military experience

NETA II Certified

Tools

SCADA

GOOSE

Modbus

Fiber optics

Job description

Electric Power Systems seeks a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems. The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency in relay systems, and support for project execution through testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.

The candidate will develop expertise in relay protection schemes, system analysis, and advanced testing while collaborating with senior technicians and engineers across North America.