Relay Technician

Relay Technician

Saber Power Services, LLC, (SPS) located in Houston, TX is a nationally recognized full service, EPC, specialty engineering, procurement, construction and testing and commissioning company specializing in complex medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure in North America.  We have been selected by Houston Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for 2 years in a row.

Saber Power Services seeks a professional, dedicated individual with a positive outlook for our Relay Technician opening in Dallas / Worth.  This role involves testing, commissioning, calibrating, and maintaining protective relays and related systems in substations, power plants, and industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays and be familiar with industry standards such as IEEE, NETA, and NFPA.

 Job duties and responsibilities 

• Perform installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems and associated communication equipment.
• Work with electrical engineers to identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers & circuit breaker changeouts.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using Doble ProTesT software to verify carrier and fiber systems.
• 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.
• Manage related projects onsite throughout the duration and effectively interface and own the relationship with customers and their vendors.
• Test and perform other electrical maintenance activity within the plant environment as directed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3 years of hands-on experience with relay testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of protection schemes for transmission, distribution, and generation.
• Proficiency in using relay test sets (e.g., Doble, Omicron, Manta).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and relay logic.
• Familiarity with NETA standards and testing procedures.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must be available to work regular overtime.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly and fly domestically, with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred:

• NETA Level II, III, or IV Certification.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Experience with relay software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, ABB PCM).
• OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training.

Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.

Benefits:

Saber has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short term disability, life insurance, 401K with Matching, flexible benefit account; and an outstanding work environment. Check out our Total Rewards Plan here.

Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.