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Protection & Controls Manager

Boerne, TX · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

Serves as a technical specialist for the division on advanced concepts, principles, and methods of protection and control * Supervise (and perform as needed) protective relay analysis such as short ...

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Field Support

Lancaster, CA · On-site

$250/day

... Specialist to support the Constellation Antelope Valley Solar Ranch project in Lancaster ... Knowledge of electrical relay protection systems * Experience reviewing electrical drawings and one ...

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What is a relay protection specialist?

Relay Protection Specialists are professionals responsible for designing, installing, testing, and maintaining protective relay systems in electrical power networks. These systems detect faults or abnormal conditions and automatically isolate affected sections to prevent damage and ensure system stability. Relay Protection Specialists play a crucial role in maintaining the reliability and safety of power transmission and distribution by ensuring protective devices function correctly during electrical faults.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a relay protection specialist?

To thrive as a Relay Protection Specialist, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, power systems, and protective relay schemes, often supported by a relevant degree and industry experience. Expertise with relay testing equipment, SCADA systems, and familiarity with NERC or IEEE standards and certifications are commonly required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for diagnosing issues and coordinating with engineering teams. These skills are vital to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical grids, minimizing outages and equipment damage.

What are typical challenges faced by a relay protection specialist during system upgrades or integration projects?

Relay Protection Specialists often encounter challenges such as coordinating between multiple teams, ensuring compatibility of new relay protection schemes with existing equipment, and managing tight project timelines. They must analyze complex system data to prevent misoperations and minimize downtime during transitions. Effective communication and attention to detail are crucial, as the specialist works closely with engineers, field technicians, and project managers to implement upgrades safely and efficiently.

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Relay/Protection & Control Specialist

Florence, AZ • On-site

Versys (Verified Systems)
1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Versys (Verified Systems)external

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Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the commissioning, testing, and startup of medium-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems and equipment.

  • Perform testing, calibration, and maintenance of protective relays and associated control circuits.

  • Troubleshoot electrical system issues, analyze faults, and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.

Job description

Are you an experienced Relay/Protection & Control Specialist?

Versys, a leading company in industrial commissioning, construction, maintenance, and panel fabrication, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Relay/Protection & Control Specialist. This opportunity offers the chance to join an elite team of medium voltage specialists working on a variety of projects across the United States.

What’s in it for you? At Versys, we offer:
  • Competitive hourly and overtime rates
  • A generous daily living out allowance
  • A substantial daily rate for individual-owned tool trucks
  • Additional financial incentives through our ESOP program
  • Opportunities for continued career development
What does Relay/Protection & Control Specialist experience look like?

The ideal candidate has extensive experience as a substation technician, with a track record of:

  • Operating and maintaining medium and high voltage systems
  • Commissioning, Testing, and Safe Energization of new Medium Voltage/ High Voltage Electrical Systems
  • Conducting DOBLE DGA sampling and HIPOT testing
  • Executing maintenance and tests on high voltage systems
  • Tests, configures, and maintains critical electrical power protection systems to ensure the safety and continuous operation of upstream, midstream, or downstream facilities.
What will your day-to-day look like?

In addition to what’s listed above, you will be tasked with supporting their commissioning and construction team during electrical and functional testing, start-ups, and troubleshooting of various equipment. These may include switchgear, motor contactors, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, surge protection devices, battery banks, UPS systems, power cables, protective relays, and meters.

  • Testing and Calibration: Perform routine and complex testing, calibration, and maintenance of microprocessor-based protective relays (e.g., SEL, Siemens, ABB, GE) and associated substation control circuits.
  • Commissioning: Support startup and commissioning of new medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, and generator protection schemes.
  • Troubleshooting & Fault Analysis: Diagnose electrical system trips, equipment anomalies, and nuisance operations by analyzing event logs, oscillography, and COMTRADE/fault files.
  • Schematic Verification: Read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring blueprints, and relay logic configurations.
  • Compliance & Safety: Execute work under strict industrial safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and NFPA 70E guidelines, ensuring compliance with IEEE and local electrical codes.
  • Documentation: Record calibration test data, update asset health metrics in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS like SAP PM or Maximo), and maintain as-built drawings.
Prerequisites for this role:
  • 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 (e.g., OMICRON CMC sets, Doble, Megger).
  • Deep understanding of power system protection principles (overcurrent, differential, directional, and distance protection).
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850).
  • NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) or NETA (InterNational Electrical Testing Association) certification is frequently preferred.
  • Ability to work in heavy industrial environments, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (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, H2S Awareness
  • Eligible to work in the US
  • Availability to travel across the US as required
And finally, just a little more about Versys:

At Versys, we value relationships and operate like a family. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations through high-quality work delivered by our top-tier technicians. We believe that your success contributes to our overall success.

Versys Verified Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate your interest, but only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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