Relay Technician: Protective Relay Testing & Commissioning

Control-Panels-USA-Inc.-; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &視

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with 50% employer match

Paid time off

Profit-sharing bonus

Quarterly company events

Job summary

CP USA in Texas is seeking an experienced Relay Technician to test, commission, troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and repair protective relay systems and related electrical control equipment across substations, industrial facilities, and control panels. You will read schematics, perform functional testing, document results, and support FAT/SAT with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires 3–5 years in relay testing or power systems; a HS diploma or GED is required, associate degree

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree is preferred.
• Three to five years of relay testing, electrical maintenance, or power systems experience.
• Working knowledge of protective relays and electrical protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, commission, and maintain protective relays, meters, breakers, transformers, and related control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, protection and control drawings, and one-line diagrams.
• Perform acceptance, functional, and diagnostic testing of relay protection systems.
• Complete field commissioning for substations, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), and control panels.
• Verify the proper operation of protective devices, including overcurrent, differential, distance, and motor protection relays.
• Operate relay test equipment, including Omicron, Doble, Megger, and related testing instruments.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during manufacturing, installation, startup, and operation.
• Prepare accurate testing reports, commissioning documentation, and maintenance records.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Follow company quality standards, safety policies, OSHA regulations, and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relay testing

Electrical maintenance

Power systems

Industrial controls

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Megger

Job description

CP USA in Texas is seeking an experienced Relay Technician to test, commission, troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and repair protective relay systems and related electrical control equipment across substations, industrial facilities, and control panels. You will read schematics, perform functional testing, document results, and support FAT/SAT with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires 3–5 years in relay testing or power systems; a HS diploma or GED is required, associate degree