Senior Relay & Power Systems Technician

VoltaGrid; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid is seeking a Relay & Power System Technician in Midland, Texas, for installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical protection relays, controls, and switchgear across MV equipment.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in power generation/distribution and 5 years as a relay technician, with strong knowledge of breakers, CT/PT circuits, transformers, and SEL/other relay products. A valid driver's license and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 10+ years in power generation/distribution experience.
• 5+ years as a relay technician with protection/control experience.
• Extensive knowledge of breakers, switchgear, CT/PT circuits and transformers.
• Experience with SEL relay products and MV switchgear is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Install and test protection relays and controls.
• Troubleshoot and repair protection and control systems.
• Test and repair LV/MV breakers, switchgear, CT/PT circuits.
• Assist commissioning of new equipment with engineering/operational teams.
• Assist creation of as-built protection/control schematics.
• Support power generation fleets and remote sites as needed.
• Document test procedures and results; provide remote technical support.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Protection relay testing

Field experience

Documentation

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

SEL Relay products

CAT EMCP controllers

Job description

VoltaGrid is seeking a Relay & Power System Technician in Midland, Texas, for installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical protection relays, controls, and switchgear across MV equipment.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in power generation/distribution and 5 years as a relay technician, with strong knowledge of breakers, CT/PT circuits, transformers, and SEL/other relay products. A valid driver's license and excellent communication skills are essential.