Senior High Voltage Relay Technician

Job Summary:

Dexian is seeking a Senior High Voltage Relay Technician for an opportunity with a client located in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and manages complex projects involving System Operations, Generation, System Protection Engineering, Telecommunications, Network Services


• Performs the duties required to install, operate, and maintain protective and auxiliary relays and related equipment in generating station switch yards, switching stations, substations, and customers' installations


• Inspects, cleans, tests, and makes adjustments to relays; removes or replaces all types of relays and associated equipment; makes repairs and modifications involving the replacement, addition, or substitution of parts


• Performs complex maintenance, installation, commissioning, and integration tasks on equipment, including but not limited to Protective Relays, Windows based computers, Human Machine Interfaces, Digital Fault Recorders, and other related equipment and peripherals


• Uses vendor software to configure and implement customer-specific and equipment-specific requirements and programs


• Assist engineering and purchasing with the testing/evaluation of new equipment and technologies for potential long-term agreements


• Performs modifications of system documentation and drawings including, but not limited to, departmental procedures, schematics, diagrams and spreadsheets


• Analyzes, evaluates, and corrects anomalies in control related systems


• Develops and summarizes test results, trouble reports and required records for protection related equipment


• Operates hand held manual tools and power tools in performing installation and maintenance tasks


• Follows Safety and Operating Procedures


• Performs work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (HV substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled

Requirements:

• Knowledge of substation equipment


• Knowledge of electrical control and protective relaying schemes


• Knowledge of Remote Terminal Units, and Protective Relays


• Knowledge of network/LAN operations


• Knowledge of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electricity fundamentals


• Knowledge of communications protocols (ex: Harris, Modbus, SEL and DNP 3.0)


• Basic skill level in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)


• Advanced skill in use of communication applications (telnet, hyperterminal, etc.)


• Advanced skill in reading and interpreting electrical control diagrams and prints


• Skill in the use of electrical testing equipment and calibration


• Skill in the use of hand held manual and power tools


• Skill in verbal and written communication


• Skill in communicating effectively with team members, supervision / management and external organizations under normal and emergency conditions


• Ability to work in a team environment

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.