Remote Lead Protection & Control Technician (Substations)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share ownership plan

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

Job summary

Telex, LLC in the United States seeks a Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote) to own the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment and automation systems, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure reliable power delivery.

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.

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

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Doble Protection Suite

RTS

Protection Relay Equipment

Job description

Telex, LLC in the United States seeks a Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote) to own the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment and automation systems, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure reliable power delivery.