Remote Lead Protection & Control Technician

Telex LLC

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Remote

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Career growth pathways

Job summary

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

You will mentor junior technicians, coordinate field execution for safety and quality, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, world‑class protection systems.

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.

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.