Substation Technician Apprentice

Socket.dev; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Power is seeking an entry-level Relay/Substation Technician in Amarillo, TX to gain hands-on experience in relay technology and substation operations. You will support installation, testing, and maintenance of high-voltage equipment under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a basic electrical understanding, a safety-first mindset, and strong willingness to learn. This role offers on-site training and opportunities to grow within our regulated transmission business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical or vocational training program as a relay or substation technician is a plus.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and components.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work in a team environment.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and maintenance of electrical relay systems, protective relays, control systems, and substation equipment.
• Support testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of protective relays and substation equipment.
• Learn to read and interpret relay control drawings, schematics, and substation electrical diagrams.
• Operate electrical test devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, meggers, and related equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of substation equipment and transmission line structures.
• Support preventive maintenance to extend equipment life and prevent failures.

Skills

Electrical understanding

Safety-consciousness

Teamwork

Documentation skills

Manual dexterity

Operate heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training in relay/substation tech

Job description

Overview

About Us:

Founded in 1990, LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy expansion solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired 50,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Through its transmission business, LS Power Grid, the company built and operates 780+ miles of high-voltage transmission and 7 transmission utilities and has another 375+ miles currently in construction or development. LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are meeting the growing needs of the energy expansion, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised more than $76 billion in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure.

Our Purpose, Mission, & Values

Our Purpose is to solve complex energy problems that improve the world.

Our Mission is to make lives better by developing a cleaner and more reliable energy ecosystem.

Our Values are the willingness to participate in and help strengthen our culture of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Taking Ownership.

Our People create value and are our Most Valuable asset. We take our values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Taking Ownership seriously and ask candidates to think about how they can help us further enhance our culture with their specific skillsets, capabilities and experiences.

Benefits

We provide our team the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth. We are committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more.

About the Role:

This position supports the regulated electric transmission business of LS Power. Specifically, this position will be based in Amarillo, Texas. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and develop skills in both relay technology and substation operations. The candidate will support both operations and maintenance of high-voltage substation equipment including SF6 breakers, power transformers, disconnect switches and control building equipment.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Assist with Installation and Maintenance:Help install and maintain electrical relay systems, protective relays, control systems, and substation electrical equipment.
• Testing and Calibration:Support the testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of protective relays and substation equipment.
• Read and Interpret Schematics:Learn to read and interpret relay control drawings, schematics, and substation electrical diagrams.
• Use of Testing Equipment:Operate electrical test devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, meggers, and specialized substation testing equipment.
• Troubleshooting:Assist in identifying and resolving issues with relay systems and substation electrical systems.
• Routine Inspections:Conduct regular inspections of substation equipment and/or transmission line structures to ensure proper functioning and identify potential issues.
• Preventive Maintenance:Support preventive maintenance tasks to extend the lifespan of substation\transmission line equipment and prevent unexpected failures.
• Documentation:Maintain accurate records of tests, calibrations, maintenance activities, and inspections.
• Follow Safety Protocols:Adhere to all safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Training and Development:Participate in training programs to develop skills and knowledge in relay technology and substation operations.
• Support Experienced Technicians:Work under the guidance of experienced relay and substation technicians to gain hands‑on experience and knowledge.
• Operate Equipment:Operate vehicle combinations with gross vehicle weight up to ratings of 26,000 pounds or more, including bucket trucks and cargo trailers.

Qualifications

We want you on our team because you…

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical or vocational training program as a relay or substation technician is a plus.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and components.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and work in a team environment.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and operate heavy equipment.

Must be self‑motivated, disciplined and possess effective skills necessary for the job as described. Required skills include good communication, organization, critical thinking and a strong knowledge of substation operations, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Routinely works in an energized, substation environment but will also have a workspace in a corporate office with a warehouse/relay lab/workshop and remote inventory material yard. The Company will supply a truck, tools and all required PPE. The individual may have occasional visits to other regional operating facilities and field sites for training purposes. Working hours are generally normal but circumstances or deadlines may dictate extended hours to complete required tasks. Operates computer equipment, uses phone daily, and frequently travels regionally in accordance with operational demands