Remote Protection & Control Tech I – Substation Testing

Telex LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Employee ownership

Job summary

Telex, LLC seeks a Protection and Control Technician I (Remote) to support field teams in inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation protection and control systems. This role is designed for early-career technicians working under close supervision.

Travel to customer sites is expected; you will assist with relay testing, setpoints, and basic schemes, while developing written procedures and generating client reports.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of field experience in basic relay testing and substation controls under direct supervision.
• Associate degree in EPC, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field; or Journeyman Electrician experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to distinguish color-coded wires and related materials.
• Ability to work safely and follow electrical safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on HV/MV/LV systems.
• Assist project lead with functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels and breakers.
• Support isolation, setpoint testing, logic testing, and basic scheme testing.
• Assist with end-to-end relay testing using industry software to verify protection schemes.
• Assist in installing, commissioning, testing, and maintaining protective relays and SCADA systems.
• Develop written commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relays and communication systems.
• Generate basic customer reports describing issues and corrective actions.
• Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with customers and vendors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC)

Electrical Engineering Technology degree / EE degree

Journeyman Electrician experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Telex, LLC seeks a Protection and Control Technician I (Remote) to support field teams in inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation protection and control systems. This role is designed for early-career technicians working under close supervision.

Travel to customer sites is expected; you will assist with relay testing, setpoints, and basic schemes, while developing written procedures and generating client reports.