Senior Relay Technician - Utility & High-Voltage Protection

Senior Relay Technician - Utility & High-Voltage Protection Brand: Asplundh Electrical Testing Location: Tyler, TX, United States Requisition Number: 6536-OTHLOC-C2fDYfwC At Asplundh Electrical Testing , safety is the foundation. The Senior Relay Technician ensures the safe, reliable operation of medium‑ and high‑voltage utility substations through advanced protective relay testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities. Ideal for professionals with a utility background who have hands‑on experience testing and commissioning transmission and distribution protection systems . Serve as a technical lead in the field, guide crews through complex outage work, and reinforce our reputation for safety, precision, and service excellence. What You’ll Do Lead job briefings and safety tailboards, reinforcing a “Safety First, Always” field culture Perform protective relay testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and commissioning on medium‑ and high‑voltage systems Test and validate transmission and distribution protection schemes, including distance, differential, overcurrent, breaker failure, and bus protection Verify control and protection circuits for power transformers, medium‑ and high‑voltage circuit breakers, feeder relays, capacitor banks, and reactors Support outage planning, switching coordination, energization, and restoration activities Perform event analysis, relay target review, and disturbance investigations Lead and mentor onsite technicians; coordinate work execution with project managers, system operators, and utility customers Create and maintain accurate test reports, as‑left settings, and field documentation Participate in job walks, project estimating, and customer technical discussions Serve as a technical resource and trainer for developing relay technicians Travel Requirements Work is performed at customer sites throughout the assigned region. Regular regional travel is required, with opportunities for extended assignments outside the region as needed. Company vehicle provided for regional work‑related travel. What You Bring 5+ years of hands‑on experience in protective relaying for utility substations Demonstrated experience testing medium‑ to high‑voltage (5kV–500kV) protection systems Strong working knowledge of microprocessor‑based relays Experience with modern relay test platforms Solid understanding of utility safety rules, energized work practices, and lockout/tagout procedures Ability to interpret wiring and logic drawings Valid driver’s license; ability to work outdoors, travel, and lift up to 70 lbs Education & Credentials NETA Level III or IV Certification preferred for Senior roles (Candidates at other NETA levels encouraged to apply across the organization) Experience with power transformers, switchgear, RTUs and substation communications Technical degree, apprenticeship, or military electrical training OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one Retirement plan to help secure your future Company‑provided life insurance Supplemental life insurance options, including spouse and child coverage Aflac supplemental insurance programs Long‑term disability coverage Pre‑paid legal plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid time off and holidays Employee discount programs *Benefits listed above are available to eligible employees. Eligibility requirements and plan provisions apply. Note about Union Representation For roles within union‑represented territories, certain benefits and employment terms may differ. Local union agreements will guide applicable benefits and provisions. This role can be union or non‑union depending on candidate preference. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check. We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/services for this specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, agency, or staffing service. #J-18808-Ljbffr