Relay Technician - West TX

P&C Relay Technician
Big Spring, TX | West Texas Travel Only

We are recruiting a Senior Protection & Control Relay Technician to support high-voltage transmission substations across Big Spring, Midland, Dickens, and Gail.

This is a permanent, regional position with no nationwide travel. You will perform relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, SCADA checkout, and system event response across critical West Texas transmission infrastructure.

Responsibilities
• Test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot SEL and GE protective relays
• Perform SCADA and RTU checkouts
• Read and interpret schematics, AC/DC drawings, and relay logic
• Support breakers, transformers, reactors, switches, and other substation equipment
• Lead contractors and junior technicians during field activities
• Complete testing, maintenance, and compliance documentation
• Participate in an on-call rotation

Requirements
• 4+ years of substation P&C, relay testing, or commissioning experience
• Hands-on experience with SEL and GE relays
• Experience with Doble, Omicron, Protection Suite, or similar test platforms
• Ability to troubleshoot relay logic, control circuits, and SCADA systems
• Willingness to travel throughout West Texas
ERCOT, NERC compliance, DNP3, Modbus, transformer testing, and commissioning experience are preferred.

What’s Offered
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Regional West Texas travel only
• Long-term, stable employment
• Technical leadership and career development opportunities

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.