Sr. Relay Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Relay Technician is directly responsible for executing facility maintenance, testing, and commissioning activities in high-voltage transmission substations. The role emphasizes Protection & Control (P&C) and protective relaying testing; however, extensive substation apparatus experience is also preferred. Technicians will perform system equipment repair, provide technical assistance, respond to system events, oversee contractors, and help train junior employees.

This position reports to the Field Supervisor and is based in the Big Spring, TX area, supporting work in the Midland, Big Spring, Dickens, and Gail areas.

DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform or oversee installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, adjusting, wiring, repairs, and switching of relay and substation equipment.
• Perform SCADA checkouts and troubleshoot issues.
• Lead internal and contract crews in testing and commissioning activities.
• Conduct diagnostic testing and analyze results for protection and control systems and substation equipment.
• Occasionally operate equipment such as bucket trucks, aerial lifts, skid steers, and forklifts.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and test equipment.
• Prepare and verify routine reports.
• Champion compliance with WETT safety, reliability compliance, and environmental policies.
• Interface professionally with contractors, engineers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in scheduling and planning routine and restorative work.
• Lead efforts to document work and compliance obligations in the work order program / asset database.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma required. Associate or bachelors degree in engineering or engineering technology is preferred but not required.

Minimum 10 years work experience in substation protection and control maintenance required.

Thermography Level I or II preferred.

Proficiency with test software (e.g., Doble RTS, Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe).

Understanding of NERC CIP, PRC, and FAC standards.

JOB PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

Job progression opportunities include an expanding field team and overseeing future, additional staff, overseeing augmented staff, bolstering external and internal stakeholder coordination efforts (i.e. key vendors, internal staff). Progression will be reviewed with supervisor based on department needs, growth, and the individuals performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces. Capable of lifting and moving heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Exposure to various weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, sometimes in harsh weather environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to loud noise levels, vibrations, and potentially hazardous materials. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, sometimes in harsh weather environments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Schedule : This position may require working irregular hours, including weekends, and holidays, especially during emergency repairs.

Travel : Frequent travel within the service area. Occasional overnight travel for training or planning may be required.

We offer an opportunity to be an integral part of a company that aims to provide Texans with the best energy transmission value and service by delivering clean, renewable energy. Benefits of being an employee of WETT include, but are not limited to the following :

Generous paid time off : PTO, holidays, and many more

Great health and wellness benefits, including parental leave

Matching 401k

Collaborative team approach environment

Only resumes that meet qualification requirements will be reviewed.