Senior Protection & Control Technician: Substation Testing

Telex LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share ownership plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Telex LLC in Fort Wayne is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Technician with technical expertise needed for testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning protective relaying systems. This role involves hands-on work in installations and maintenance, focusing on protection schemes and ensuring project reliability.

Ideal candidates have 1-5 years of relevant field experience and strong communication skills, as well as the ability to guide junior technicians. Joining Telex, you'll enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment.
• Conduct end‑to‑end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite and Omicron Test Universe.
• Execute functional and scheme testing including reclosing and breaker failure.

Skills

Relay testing

Calibration

Three-phase power systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Omicron

Doble

RTS

Protection Suite

Test Universe

Accelerator

Job description

Telex LLC in Fort Wayne is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Technician with technical expertise needed for testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning protective relaying systems. This role involves hands-on work in installations and maintenance, focusing on protection schemes and ensuring project reliability.

Ideal candidates have 1-5 years of relevant field experience and strong communication skills, as well as the ability to guide junior technicians. Joining Telex, you'll enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) plan.