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Voltyx Sr. Relay Technician in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Overview
Job Title: Sr. Relay Technician
About The Company:
Ele ct ric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA -accredited independent ele ct rical testing and engineering organization specializing in ele ct rical acce pt ance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Ge neration, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Covera ge
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks:
Competitive Pay
Talent Development – Instru ct or-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
Career Path Planning
Incentives for Professional Certifications
Competitive Per Diem for Travel
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Position Summary:
The Sr. Relay Technician perfo rms and supervises ele ct rical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting relays in ele ct rical power stations. Your duties involve using relay test equipment and tools to test several types of relays inside the ele ct rical substation.
Responsibilities
Lead safety briefings on job site,identify,eliminate,or mitigate hazards.
Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools.
Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components.
Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformer & circuit breaker change-outs.
Ability to analyze event records and make informed deductions
Develop Project Execution, Commissioning, Outage Sequence & Energization Procedures.
Projectmanagement oflarge scale and complex projects.
Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, or Relay Engineer I
Interact with customers.
Perform complex troubleshooting.
Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay testsoftware andanalyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run.
Lead investigations of electrical related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.
Calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical andmicroprocessorbased protective relays for substations.
Function as an on-site lead for the project, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers.
Read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiringdiagrams andcatch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing with accepted engineering and customer standards.
Determineand interpret customer’s requirements and provide final deliverables including as built prints and all test results meeting specifiedrequirements.
Understand manufactures’ literature tofacilitatetesting.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able tomaintaina safe drivingrecord.
Hands on experience installing,maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission,generation,or distribution level substations.
Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
Knowledge of relay test software.
*Preferred Skills/Abilities: *
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experienceinstalling,maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's or associatedegree in electrical/Electronic technology,Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred
5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience
NETAIII/IVCertified,preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, ge nder identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, a ge or any other chara ct eristics prote ct ed by state or federal laws.
EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting a ge ncies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.
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Job Locations US-NM-Las Cruces
Posted Date 2 days ago (3/1/2026 3:59 PM)
ID 2026-6973
# of Openings 1
Category Sr. Relay Technician