Qualus

Lead Relay Field Technician

Qualus
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relay systems and SCADA systems, with a strong focus on safety protocols and effective communication. Capable of leading project teams and providing technical mentorship while interpreting complex electrical diagrams and specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Protective Relay CalibrationSCADA System TroubleshootingSubstation CommissioningTechnical Mentorship3 Phase Power Systems Knowledge

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and associated equipment
  • Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems, substation and electric utility protection systems, and SCADA systems
  • Interpret project-level scope of work and plan commissioning and resource scheduling
  • Provide team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions, and in accordance with safety protocols
  • Interpret substation drawings, including single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings
  • Write procedures and test plans supporting maintenance and construction activities
  • Develop isolation plans and functional guidelines
  • Test voltage and current inputs, metering, relays, trips, alarms, and function switches locally and through SCADA
  • Lead and perform troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment
  • Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying, pilot channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment
  • Provide project technical support to Field Service personnel
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior-level field service personnel
  • Serve as a protective-relaying subject matter expert in the field
  • Serve as technical lead for small project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
  • Experience is desirable in substation design, substation construction, substation commissioning, or SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  • Knowledge of 3 phase power systems and power system protection & control schemes
  • Knowledge of test equipment and test equipment software
  • Test equipment and tool/wiring usage
  • Interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams
  • Basic test skills to perform the listed duties
  • Basic PC skills
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation
  • Ability to learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures
  • Ability to reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
  • Ability to perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, and management ability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
  • Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Holidays

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Hard Skills
Relay CalibrationControl Systems MaintenanceTest Equipment UsageVoltage and Current TestingSubstation DesignPanel Wiring InterpretationIsolation Plans DevelopmentTest Procedures ApplicationField Service SupportBasic PC Skills
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsBusiness AcumenManagement Ability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeTest Equipment SoftwareSCADA Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Substation Protection SystemsPower System ProtectionControl SchemesElectrical DiagramsField Work