Substation Relay Technician: Protective Systems & Testing

riot-platforms-careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid health coverage

Paid time off

Gym membership

Pet insurance

Childcare discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

E4A Solutions is seeking a qualified Substation Relay Technician to support safe operation of substations and distribution equipment. You will install, test, and maintain relay protection, coordinate with vendors, and assist with scheduling and commissioning.

Role requires protective relaying experience and familiarity with AcSELerator and related tools. On-site work in mining or data center environments with a strong safety culture is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical or Electronic Sciences preferred.
• Completion of a Substation or Relay Testing Apprentice Program is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year in a substation environment; 3+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment in substations.
• Perform functional testing on control circuits for relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Develop relay macros and testing routines to verify protection scheme integrity.
• Lead safety briefings and maintain a strong safety culture on job sites.
• Investigate electrical issues and perform root cause analyses.
• Read and interpret protection schematics and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Substation testing

Relay protection

Project coordination

SCADA familiarity

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Sciences

Substation/Relay Testing Apprentice Program

Tools

AcSELerator

Relay testing software

Job description

E4A Solutions is seeking a qualified Substation Relay Technician to support safe operation of substations and distribution equipment. You will install, test, and maintain relay protection, coordinate with vendors, and assist with scheduling and commissioning.

Role requires protective relaying experience and familiarity with AcSELerator and related tools. On-site work in mining or data center environments with a strong safety culture is expected.