What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protective Relay Technician position at Applied High Voltage, LLC?
Company Description Applied High Voltage (AHV) is a specialized provider of comprehensive power solutions, delivering Electrical Engineering and EPC services to a wide range of clients. Our company emphasizes hands-on expertise and invests in understanding each client’s operational and technical objectives. With a lean structure and minimal overhead compared to larger firms, AHV is able to remain flexible and responsive to custom project needs. Team members work on high-impact projects where their contributions are visible and valued. AHV is committed to personalized service, technical quality, and long-term customer relationships.
Role Description This is a full-time, remote role for a Protective Relay Technician. The Protective Relay Technician will perform testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of protective relays and associated power system equipment in utility, industrial, and commercial environments. Daily responsibilities include reviewing protection schemes and drawings, preparing test plans, performing relay setting changes under supervision or per approved designs, and documenting all test results and field activities. The role also involves collaborating with engineers and project managers, coordinating with field crews, and supporting root-cause analysis for protection misoperations or equipment failures. The technician will follow all safety procedures, maintain test equipment, and travel to client sites as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of protective relays, protection schemes, and power system fundamentals (generation, transmission, and distribution).
- Hands-on experience with relay testing, calibration, commissioning, and troubleshooting using modern test sets and related software.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Proficiency with basic electrical measurements, test instruments, and safe work practices in high-voltage environments.
- Solid documentation skills, including preparing test reports, as-built records, and clear technical notes.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with engineers, field personnel, and clients in remote and on-site settings.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and travel schedules.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent technical experience will be considered.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., NETA, NICET, or manufacturer-specific relay training) are preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel to client sites and work in field conditions while adhering to all safety and compliance requirements.