Relay/Protection & Control Specialist

• Operate and maintain medium- and high-voltage systems
• Commission, test, and safely energize new medium-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems
• Conduct DOBLE DGA sampling and HIPOT testing
• Execute maintenance and tests on high-voltage systems
• Test, configure, and maintain critical electrical power protection systems
• Support commissioning and construction teams during electrical and functional testing, start-ups, and troubleshooting
• Test, calibrate, and maintain microprocessor-based protective relays and associated substation control circuits
• Support startup and commissioning of MV/HV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and generator protection schemes
• Diagnose electrical system trips, equipment anomalies, and nuisance operations using event logs, oscillography, and COMTRADE/fault files
• Read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring blueprints, and relay logic configurations
• Execute work under LOTO, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and local electrical code requirements
• Record calibration test data, update asset health metrics in CMMS such as SAP PM or Maximo, and maintain as-built drawings

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology, Trade Certification (Power System Electrician), or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 3 to 7+ years of hands-on experience with industrial or utility-grade protection and control systems
• Proficiency with advanced relay testing equipment, including OMICRON CMC sets, Doble, and Megger
• Deep understanding of power system protection principles, including overcurrent, differential, directional, and distance protection
• Familiarity with Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850
• NICET or NETA certification is frequently preferred
• Ability to work in heavy industrial environments, wear required PPE, and lift field testing gear up to 60 lbs
• Proficiency in MS Office software
• 10+ years of commissioning / medium voltage experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract
• Successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
• First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, GHS, Defensive Driving, and H2S Awareness
• Eligible to work in the US
• Availability to travel across the US as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, including commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting. Proficient in power system protection principles and advanced relay testing equipment, with a strong focus on safety and compliance with electrical codes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medium-Voltage Systems Operation
• High-Voltage Systems Maintenance
• Advanced Relay Testing Equipment
• Power System Protection Principles
• NICET or NETA Certification

Hard Skills

• Electrical System Testing
• DOBLE DGA Sampling
• HIPOT Testing
• Microprocessor-Based Protective Relays
• Electrical Schematics Interpretation
• Calibration Test Data Recording
• Event Log Diagnosis
• Relay Logic Configuration
• CMMS Proficiency
• Medium Voltage Commissioning

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology
• Trade Certification (Power System Electrician)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• First Aid/CPR
• OSHA 10
• GHS
• Defensive Driving
• H2S Awareness

Industry Keywords

• Power System Protection
• Industrial Environments
• Utility-Grade Systems
• LOTO
• NFPA 70E
• IEEE Standards
• Modbus
• DNP3
• IEC 61850
• Electrical Code Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• OMICRON CMC Sets
• Doble Testing Equipment
• Megger
• MS Office Software
• SAP PM
• Maximo