Senior Protection and Control Technician

Telex LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO

Career growth opportunities

Benefits and insurance

Job summary

Telex, LLC is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Technician to support relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting for substation projects. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams and clients to deliver high‑quality, reliable outcomes and help implement standardized testing procedures.

Travel and field work are required as part of this role. The ideal candidate brings experience with protective relaying, DFRs, SCADA, and related test equipment, along with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• 1-5 years field experience in relay testing, calibration, or substation commissioning without direct supervision.
• Strong understanding of three‑phase power systems and protection schemes.
• Proficiency with Omicron, Doble, Vanguard, and related test equipment.
• Skilled in RTS, Test Universe, Protection Suite, and Accelerator.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, DFRs, SCADA systems, and automation systems.
• Conduct end‑to‑end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, and RTS.
• Execute functional and scheme testing including reclosing, breaker failure, logic schemes, and communication‑assisted protection.
• Troubleshoot protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and 8979 using Wireshark, Accelerator, and ASE 2000.
• Support development of standardized testing procedures.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure reliable project outcomes.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians when needed.

Skills

Relay testing

Protective relaying

Troubleshooting

SCADA systems

Field testing

Client collaboration

Driver's license

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

RTS

Doble Protection Suite

Accelerator

ASE 2000

Vanguard

Protection Suite

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

About Telex, LLC

At Telex, we don't just power grids - we power possibilities. Our team of expert engineers and field technician partners with utilities, independent power producers, and energy innovators to deliver reliable, resilient, and future-ready power systems.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Protection and Control Technician with strong technical expertise in protective relaying, commissioning, and troubleshooting. You'll support complex testing activities, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure high‑quality execution across substation projects.

What You'll Do

• Perform commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, DFRs, SCADA systems, and automation systems.
• Conduct end‑to‑end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, and RTS.
• Execute functional and scheme testing including reclosing, breaker failure, logic schemes, and communication‑assisted protection.
• Troubleshoot protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and 8979 using Wireshark, Accelerator, and ASE 2000.
• Support development of standardized testing procedures.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure reliable project outcomes.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians when needed.

Preferred Experience

• 1-5 years field experience in relay testing, calibration, or substation commissioning without direct supervision.
• Strong understanding of three‑phase power systems and protection schemes.
• Proficiency with Omicron, Doble, Vanguard, and related test equipment.
• Skilled in RTS, Test Universe, Protection Suite, and Accelerator.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Why Join Telex?

Includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, PTO, career growth pathways, and an innovative environment working with cutting‑edge technology.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

• Salary range: $ (DOE) with performance-based incentives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan + additional retirement options.
• Employee share ownership plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.