Remote Lead Protection & Control Technician

Telex LLC; Lubbock (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Job summary

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote) to oversee commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead field deployments, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure world-class reliability. Some travel and a valid driver’s license are required.

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 protection equipment and SCADA systems.
• Perform advanced relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, and RTS.
• Execute functional schemes testing: reclosing, breaker failure, advanced logic, and protected schemes.
• Troubleshoot and optimize protocols including DNP3, Modbus using Wireshark and related tools.
• 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

Protective relaying

SCADA systems

Omicron Test Universe

Doble Protection Suite

RTS

Wireshark

Field leadership

Mentoring

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Vanguard

RTS

Test Universe

Protection Suite

Accelerator

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote) to oversee commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead field deployments, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure world-class reliability. Some travel and a valid driver’s license are required.