Remote Lead Protection & Control Technician

Telex LLC; Altoona (PA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan + options

Employee share ownership plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician for a Remote role, focusing on commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead end-to-end relay testing with Doble, Omicron, and RTS, mentor junior technicians, and partner with clients to ensure safety and reliability on mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field experience in relay testing, calibration, and substation commissioning.
• Expertise in three-phase power systems, protection schemes, and SCADA integration.
• Proficiency with Omicron, Doble, Vanguard, and related test equipment.
• Skilled in RTS, Test Universe, Protection Suite, and Accelerator.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, DFRs, SCADA, and automation systems.
• Perform advanced end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, and RTS.
• Execute functional and scheme testing: reclosing, breaker failure, advanced logic, and communication-assisted protection schemes.
• Troubleshoot and optimize protocols including DNP3, Modbus, 8979, using Wireshark, Accelerator, and ASE 2000.
• Develop and refine standardized commissioning and testing procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and oversee field execution for safety and quality.
• Partner with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver reliability.

Skills

Field experience

Protection schemes

SCADA integration

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Vanguard

RTS

Test Universe

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Job description

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician for a Remote role, focusing on commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead end-to-end relay testing with Doble, Omicron, and RTS, mentor junior technicians, and partner with clients to ensure safety and reliability on mission-critical projects.