Remote Lead Protection & Control Technician

Telex LLC; Midland (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share ownership plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote) to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying schemes across substations. You’ll lead field deployment, mentor technicians, and collaborate with clients and engineers to ensure reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in relay testing and substation commissioning, with proficiency in Omicron, Doble, RTS, and related tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field experience in relay testing, calibration, and substation commissioning without direct supervision.
• Expertise in three-phase power systems, protection schemes, and SCADA integration.
• Proficiency with Omicron, Doble, Vanguard, and related test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, DFRs, SCADA systems, 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 tools such as 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 world-class reliability.

Skills

Relay testing

Substation commissioning

Protective relaying

SCADA integration

Field leadership

DNP3

Modbus

Travel readiness

Omicron

Doble

RTS

Test Universe

Accelerator

ASE 2000

Protection Suite

Tools

Omicron

Doble

RTS

Test Universe

Accelerator

ASE 2000

Protection Suite

Vanguard

Job description

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote) to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying schemes across substations. You’ll lead field deployment, mentor technicians, and collaborate with clients and engineers to ensure reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in relay testing and substation commissioning, with proficiency in Omicron, Doble, RTS, and related tools.