Relay Technician II

Description

The Relay Technician II performs electrical testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of relays in power stations with minimal supervision, using relay test equipment and tools to evaluate various relay types within substation environments.

• Lead safety culture and mentor team members.
• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment.
• Develop written procedures for commissioning, testing, and maintenance of relays.
• Perform function testing of substation control circuits, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Create relay macros and testing routines to verify protection and control designs.
• Conduct end‑to‑end relay testing using software and analyze fault‑type operations.
• Review relay settings and logic equations to confirm system operation per design.
• Design testing and isolation procedures for outages.
• Install and test communication systems such as SCADA, GOOSE, Modbus, and fiber.
• Perform circuit analysis of protective relays, instrument transformers, and AC/DC systems.
• Troubleshoot distribution and transmission control circuits.

Requirements

• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record; able to work overtime and travel out of town.
• Hands‑on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution substations.
• Proficient with relay test software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, military experience, or a 4‑year engineering degree (preferred).
• NETA Level II certification (preferred).
• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 70 lb.

Benefits

Employees enjoy a generous benefits package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive training through the Nashville Training Academy, career path planning, professional certification incentives, per‑diem allowances, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, medical/vision/dental coverage, and a 401(k) match.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance