Senior Relay Technician – Protection & Control Lead

Electric Power Systems

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay
Talent Development – Instructor-Led &
Career Path Planning
Incentives for Certifications
Competitive Per Diem for Travel
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, handling advanced testing, commissioning, and project execution at substations and industrial facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, customer interaction, and leadership of field teams. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with relays, protection schemes, and relay test software, and can manage complex commissioning and maintenance projects while ensuring reliability and

Qualifications

  • Pre-employment drug screen required for safety sensitive position.
  • Satisfactory criminal background check.
  • Overtime and travel willingness.
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
  • Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission/generation/distribution substations.
  • Capable of troubleshooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
  • Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead job site safety briefings and mitigate hazards.
  • Enforce safety policies and champion a strong safety culture.
  • Use Human Performance Error Reduction tools to improve reliability and reduce risk.
  • Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and system components.
  • Perform installation, commissioning, testing of substation control circuits.

Skills

Relay testing
Troubleshooting
Field installation
Customer interface
Team leadership

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree
NETA I II/IV certified

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, handling advanced testing, commissioning, and project execution at substations and industrial facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, customer interaction, and leadership of field teams. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with relays, protection schemes, and relay test software, and can manage complex commissioning and maintenance projects while ensuring reliability and

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