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Qualus

Senior Relay Field Technician

Qualus

Senior Relay Field Technician testing and commissioning substation relays and controls. Supporting Qualus, a power infrastructure solutions firm serving utilities and industrial power clients.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting substation relaying and control equipment, with a strong understanding of power systems and SCADA integration. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and effectively communicating with diverse teams to ensure project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Substation CommissioningRelay CalibrationSCADA IntegrationPower System ProtectionTechnical Documentation

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Hard Skills
Testing Substation EquipmentCalibrating RelaysInterpreting Wiring DiagramsPerforming Trip TestingUsing Test Equipment SoftwareField Equipment CheckoutPower Line Carrier TestingMicroprocessor Relaying Testing3 Phase Power Systems KnowledgeBasic PC Skills
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsBusiness AcumenManagement AbilityAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeSCADA SystemsTest EquipmentPilot Channel EquipmentFiber Optic Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Substation DesignSubstation ConstructionPower 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
  • Test electro-mechanical, solid state, and microprocessor relaying
  • Test pilot channel equipment, including power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVTs, line tuners, and line traps
  • Test controls and communications equipment
  • Read and properly interpret substation drawings, including single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings
  • Support writing procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities
  • Read and verify voltage and current inputs to relays
  • Verify local and SCADA metering and alarms
  • Calibrate relays
  • Perform local and SCADA trip testing
  • Verify function switches
  • Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control equipment
  • Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying, pilot channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment
  • Plan, schedule, and complete test activities efficiently, on time, and 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, substation construction, substation commissioning, and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  • Knowledge of 3 phase power systems and power system protection & control schemes
  • Knowledge of 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, tailoring communication for audience and situation
  • Ability to learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures
  • Ability to reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
  • Ability to perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, and management ability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (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 insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays