Senior Relay Field Technician: Substation Automation

Qualus Corporation; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Lead Relay Field Technician to calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and related equipment for reliable electric grid operation. The role requires interpreting drawings, leading commissioning, testing relays, and mentoring junior field staff.

The position involves leading field service activities, troubleshooting complex protection systems, and coordinating with project teams to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
• Experience in substation protection, SCADA, and control schemes desirable.
• Proficiency with test equipment, wiring diagrams, and basic PC skills.
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan commissioning, resource scheduling, and provide team leadership to complete tests safely and on schedule.
• Interpret substation drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Write procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities.
• Test relays, calibrate equipment, perform trip testing, and verify alarms and function switches.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment; mentor junior personnel.
• Provide project technical support to field service staff.

Skills

Field experience

Relay calibration

Testing

Substation protection

Communication

Tools

Test equipment

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Lead Relay Field Technician to calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and related equipment for reliable electric grid operation. The role requires interpreting drawings, leading commissioning, testing relays, and mentoring junior field staff.

The position involves leading field service activities, troubleshooting complex protection systems, and coordinating with project teams to ensure safety and quality standards are met.