Remote Protection & Control Technician II

Telex LLC; Odessa (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Telex, LLC is seeking a Protection & Control Technician II (Remote) to advance testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of substation protection systems. The role emphasizes field experience, independent work, and handling complex logic and schemes.

Responsibilities include traveling to sites, verifying relay testing, and supporting SCADA and DFR equipment. Strong communication and safety practices are essential for success in this remote position.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of field experience performing relay testing, calibration, and substation commissioning with limited supervision.
• Associate degree in EPC, EE or military power systems training, or equivalent field experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing relay testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning in substations.
• 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, fiber optics, 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 LV–HV electrical systems.
• Perform functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and breaker controls with reduced supervision.
• Conduct isolation, setpoint testing, advanced logic testing, and scheme testing (reclosing, breaker failure, etc.).
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using standard software to verify protection schemes.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relays, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA, and related systems.
• Contribute to developing and refining standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relays and communication systems.
• Prepare detailed customer reports describing problems, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Represent the company professionally during customer and vendor interactions.

Skills

Relay testing

Substation commissioning

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Driver's license

Color-coded wiring

Electrical safety

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Telex, LLC is seeking a Protection & Control Technician II (Remote) to advance testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of substation protection systems. The role emphasizes field experience, independent work, and handling complex logic and schemes.

Responsibilities include traveling to sites, verifying relay testing, and supporting SCADA and DFR equipment. Strong communication and safety practices are essential for success in this remote position.