Senior Relay Technician – Grid Protection & Testing

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Generous time off

Job summary

The Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a Relay Technician in Austin, Texas to contribute to maintaining the reliability of the electric grid. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing protective relays, while providing technical support and mentoring to less experienced technicians.

Qualified candidates should have at least three years of experience in power substation protection and a relevant degree, or equivalent experience. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact in Central Texas!

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in power substation protection or relevant fields.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and systems.
• Install, maintain, and test protective relays.
• Provide technical support to employees and customers.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Mentor and train less experienced technicians.

Skills

Electrical equipment troubleshooting

Maintenance of protective relays

Technical support

Knowledge of electrical protection testing

Mentoring junior technicians

Education

Degree in electrical power theory or relevant field (substitutable)

Tools

Doble F6150 test sets

Enoserv RTS testing software

Job description

The Lower Colorado River Authority is seeking a Relay Technician in Austin, Texas to contribute to maintaining the reliability of the electric grid. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing protective relays, while providing technical support and mentoring to less experienced technicians.

Qualified candidates should have at least three years of experience in power substation protection and a relevant degree, or equivalent experience. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact in Central Texas!