Senior Protection & Control Technician Lead

Telex LLC; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Career growth opportunities

Innovative environment

Job summary

Telex LLC seeks a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead field execution, mentor technicians, and collaborate with clients and engineering teams to ensure safety, reliability, and high-quality results in complex environments.

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.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; valid driver's license and willingness 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

Mentoring

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Vanguard

RTS

Test Universe

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Wireshark

ASE 2000

Job description

Telex LLC seeks a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead field execution, mentor technicians, and collaborate with clients and engineering teams to ensure safety, reliability, and high-quality results in complex environments.