Senior Relay Technician & Project Lead, Protection Systems

Electric Power Systems

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSAs

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Career Development

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems.

You will run advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution in substation and industrial environments, guiding field teams while prioritizing safety and reliability. The role emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership, with duties extending from relay installations to complex testing and documentation across power

Qualifications

Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, military experience, or a 4-year engineering degree.
5+ years of relevant industry experience.
NETA III/IV certified, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead job site safety briefings, enforce safety policies and champion a strong safety culture.
Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components.
Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels.
Execute advanced end-to-end and functional testing using automated relay test equipment and software.
Read, interpret, and validate protection and control schematics, logic diagrams, and system configurations.
Ensure proper calibration and performance of electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays.
Perform complex troubleshooting of protection, control, and communication systems.
Lead root cause analysis investigations for relay trips, failures, and disturbances.
Develop project execution plans, commissioning procedures, outage sequences, and energization plans.
Project manage large-scale commissioning, retrofit, and maintenance projects.
Coordinate resources, schedules, and field activities for successful completion.
Develop, review, and finalize reports including test results and relay settings validation.
Ensure all documentation meets customer and industry standards.
Train and mentor Relay Technician I, II, and junior engineers; interface with customers and stakeholders.