Relay Tech
On-site · Midland, Texas, United States or Big Spring, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Senior Relay Technician responsible for maintaining, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting high-voltage transmission substation protection and control systems. Provides technical leadership for relay testing, SCADA systems, contractor oversight, and compliance activities while supporting reliable electric system operations across West Texas. Key duties include performing and overseeing installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and switching of relay and substation equipment; conducting SCADA checkouts; leading internal and contract crews during testing and commissioning; analyzing diagnostic results; maintaining vehicles and equipment; preparing reports and compliance documentation; coordinating with contractors, engineers, vendors, and stakeholders; participating in on-call rotations.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience in substation protection and control maintenance
- Experience with high-voltage substations, commissioning, and switching activities
- Experience with NERC compliance reporting and documentation
- Knowledge of ERCOT protocols and operating guides
- Extensive experience with SEL and GE relays, logic, and software
- Proficiency with SCADA protocols including DNP3, Modbus, and SEL Fast Message
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection logic
- Knowledge of NERC CIP, PRC, and FAC standards
- Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, NESC, and NETA standards
- Experience with Doble RTS, Protection Suite, and Omicron Test Universe
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, organization, and safety skills
- Thermography Level I or II preferred
- OSHA, NESC, NETA, SEL University, or similar training preferred
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