Remote Lead Relay & Substation Protection Technician

Telex LLC; Provo (UT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Innovative environment

Job summary

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote) to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. You will lead field activities, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients and engineering teams to ensure reliable power systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field relay testing experience, expertise in three-phase power systems, and proficiency with Omicron,

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.
• 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 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

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Vanguard

RTS

Test Universe

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Job description

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician (Remote) to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. You will lead field activities, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients and engineering teams to ensure reliable power systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of field relay testing experience, expertise in three-phase power systems, and proficiency with Omicron,