Lead and Senior Substation P&C Relay Technician

Overview

Commission, test, maintain and troubleshoot substation protective relays & SCADA systems.

Key Responsibilities

• relay testing
• software verification
• report generation
• procedure development
• control testing
• equipment commissioning

Tasks

-Test over current/voltage, Directional, Distance, Impedance, Sync Check, Loss of field, reverse power, Multifunction relays etc. -Perform end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify communication assisted protection schemes. -Generate customer report describing the problem found and correction action taken / proposed. -Assist in developing written standard commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying, DFR's, RTU's, IED's, Distribution Automation and associated communication systems. -Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers & circuit breaker controls. Perform isolation, setpoint testing, advanced logic testing, and scheme testing (reclosing, breaker failure, etc.) -Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems and associated communication equipment -Maintain a professional attitude when representing the company during phone or personal contact with outside vendors, customers or service providers etc.

Requirements

• dnp3
• modbus
• wireshark
• scada
• three-phase
• driver's license

What You Bring

-Must be able to distinguish color coding of wires, fiber optics or other materials required by essential job functions -Have a good understanding of various protocols (DNP3, Modbus, 8979, etc.). Have the ability to troubleshoot SCADA issues using various protocol test sets (Wireshark, ASE 2000, etc.) -Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: Substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing -Experience in three phase power systems, power system protection, and control schemes -Valid Driver's license and good driving record -Strong interpersonal and communication skills -Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) -Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes

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About Telex Llc

-Masters of high‑ and mid‑voltage systems, the firm tests, calibrates, commissions and maintains protective relays and electrical apparatus. -Typical projects span from SCADA/RTU installation to SF6 and oil circuit‑breaker testing and end‑to‑end commissioning. -Works across public utilities and government sectors, tackling functional commissioning, acceptance testing, safety compliance and maintenance testing. -Combines field‑tested safety protocols with expert engineering to execute complex electrical testing reliably, on time and on budget. -Standout fact: a small, family‑owned HQ in Fayetteville coordinates jobs across the U.S., blending personal service with national reach.

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