What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protection and Control Technician II position at TELEX?
About Telex, LLC
At Telex, we don't just power grids - we power possibilities. Our team of expert engineers and field technician partners with utilities, independent power producers, and energy innovators to deliver reliable, resilient, and future-ready power systems.
The Opportunity
We are seeking Protection & Control Technician II to perform more advanced testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of substation protection and control systems. This role requires demonstrated field experience, the ability to work more independently, and the capability to support complex logic and scheme testing.
What You'll Do
Includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, PTO, career growth pathways, and an innovative environment working with cutting‑edge technology.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation
At Telex, we don't just power grids - we power possibilities. Our team of expert engineers and field technician partners with utilities, independent power producers, and energy innovators to deliver reliable, resilient, and future-ready power systems.
The Opportunity
We are seeking Protection & Control Technician II to perform more advanced testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of substation protection and control systems. This role requires demonstrated field experience, the ability to work more independently, and the capability to support complex logic and scheme testing.
What You'll Do
- Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low, medium, and high‑voltage electrical systems.
- Perform functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breaker controls with reduced supervision.
- Conduct isolation, setpoint testing, advanced logic testing, and scheme testing (reclosing, breaker failure, transfer schemes, etc.).
- Perform end‑to‑end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify communication‑assisted protection schemes.
- Support installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relays, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems, and associated communication equipment.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relays, DFRs, RTUs, IEDs, and communication systems.
- Prepare detailed customer reports describing problems found, root cause analysis, and corrective actions taken or recommended.
- Represent the company professionally during customer and vendor interactions.
- 2–5 years of field experience performing relay testing, calibration, and substation commissioning with limited supervision.
- Associate degree in EPC, EE degree, military power systems training, or equivalent field experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing relay testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning in substations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Ability to distinguish color‑coded wires, fiber optics, and related materials.
- Ability to work safely and follow all electrical safety procedures.
- Pass pre‑employment drug test and background check.
- Ability to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 75 lbs.
- Regular overnight travel required.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights.
Includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, PTO, career growth pathways, and an innovative environment working with cutting‑edge technology.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation
- Salary range: $ (DOE) with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan additional retirement options.
- Employee share ownership plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.