Senior Relay Field Technician

Qualus

Senior Relay Field Technician testing and commissioning substation relays, controls, and communications equipment for Qualus, a power infrastructure solutions firm. Supporting field service teams and maintaining reliable transmission and distribution systems.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $50 - $70 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing, commissioning, and maintaining substation power equipment, with a strong ability to interpret technical drawings and apply safety measures. Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing control schemes while effectively communicating with diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substation CommissioningRelay CalibrationSCADA IntegrationThree-Phase Power SystemsTest Equipment Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Testing Substation EquipmentInterpreting SchematicsTroubleshooting Control EquipmentPanel Wiring Diagram AnalysisVoltage and Current TestingBasic Test SkillsField ExperiencePower System ProtectionRelay Function TestingTest Equipment Software

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsBusiness AcumenManagement SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSCADA SystemsTest EquipmentPilot Channel EquipmentCommunications Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Substation DesignConstructionPower EquipmentControl SchemesSafety Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform testing and routine maintenance of transmission and distribution substation power equipment, relaying, pilot channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment
Read and interpret substation drawings, including single-line drawings, AC/DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings
Support writing procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities
Test relay voltage and current inputs, metering, alarms, function switches, and local/SCADA trip functions
Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control equipment
Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying, pilot channel, controls, and communications equipment
Plan, schedule, and complete test activities efficiently and on time without service interruptions
Provide project technical support to Field Service personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
Experience desirable in substation design, construction, commissioning, and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
Knowledge of three-phase power systems and power system protection and control schemes
Experience with test equipment and test equipment software
Test equipment and tool/wiring usage
Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams
Basic test skills to perform the listed duties
Basic PC skills
Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and tailor communication to the audience and situation
Ability to learn and apply clients’ switching procedures and safety measures
Ability to reference and complete assignments according to applicable specifications
Ability to perform regular field work indoors and outdoors
Strong interpersonal, communication, business acumen, and management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing, due to safety-related materials, documentation, and client interactions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays