Lead and Senior Substation P&C Relay Technician

Description

The role involves commissioning, testing, maintenance, and repair of complex protective relaying schemes across generation, transmission, and distribution substations. It requires operation of various electrical test equipment such as Omicron, Doble, and Vanguard, and an intermediate to strong grasp of interfacing software like Test Universe, Protection Suite, AcSELerator, and Wireshark. The position also facilitates retrofitting, upgrading, and replacing electrical controls, SCADA, DCS, and power system protection equipment.

Key responsibilities include performing a wide range of relay tests, functional testing of substation control circuits, and advanced logic and scheme testing such as reclosing and breaker failure. The role also entails end‑to‑end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe to verify communication‑assisted protection schemes, as well as installing, commissioning, testing, and maintaining protective relaying, DFR, SCADA, distribution automation, and associated communication equipment. Additionally, the employee develops standard procedures, generates customer reports describing problems and corrective actions, and maintains a professional attitude in interactions with vendors, customers, and service providers.

• Test over‑current/voltage, directional, distance, impedance, sync check, loss of field, reverse power, and multifunction relays.
• Perform functional testing of substation control circuits, including relay panels, transformer and circuit breaker controls.
• Conduct isolation, set‑point, advanced logic, and scheme testing such as reclosing and breaker failure.
• Execute end‑to‑end relay testing with Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe to verify communication‑assisted protection.
• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, DFR devices, SCADA, distribution automation, and related communications.
• Develop standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relaying, DFRs, RTUs, IEDs, and automation systems.
• Produce customer reports detailing problems identified and corrective actions taken.
• Represent the company professionally in interactions with vendors, customers, and service providers.
• Maintain at least 5 years of field experience in substation relay commissioning, calibration, and repair.

Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of five years of field experience with commissioning, panel checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repair of substation relaying and control schemes. Desired experience includes substation commissioning, SCADA/fault‑data integration, and automation equipment installation and testing, along with a solid understanding of protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 8979 and the ability to troubleshoot SCADA issues using tools like Wireshark. Candidates should be knowledgeable in three‑phase power systems, protection, and control schemes, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, hold a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, and be able to distinguish wire and fiber‑optic color coding.

• Possess knowledge of protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 8979) and troubleshoot SCADA issues using tools like Wireshark and ASE 2000.
• Understand three‑phase power systems, protection, and control schemes.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and ability to identify wire/fiber color coding.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance