Senior Protection & Control Technician - Relay Testing Lead

Telex LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

PTO

Career growth

Innovative environment

Job summary

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to oversee commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead end-to-end relay testing, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure world-class reliability. Requires hands-on expertise and willingness to travel in a demanding field environment.

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 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

Relay testing

Field leadership

SCADA integration

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Willingness to travel

Mentoring

Tools

Omicron

Doble

RTS

Test Universe

Vanguard

Protection Suite

Accelerator

Wireshark

ASE 2000

Job description

Telex LLC is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to oversee commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations.

You will lead end-to-end relay testing, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure world-class reliability. Requires hands-on expertise and willingness to travel in a demanding field environment.