ABM Electrical Power Services is looking for Senior Relay Technicians to join our team in Irving, TX. The Senior Relay Field Technician calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the electric grid. They will be required to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility protection systems; station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
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Responsibilities•Interprets project-level scope of work and effectively plans commissioning and resource scheduling and provides team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions, adhering to all established safety protocol.
- Interprets substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).
- Writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities including development of isolation plans and functional guidelines.
- Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
- Leading and performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment. Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment.
- Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.
- Providing technical mentorship to junior level field service personnel.
- Is considered a subject matter expert in the area of protective relaying in the field.
- Serve as a technical lead for small project teams.
- 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 any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
- 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
- Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills
- Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation
- Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required
- Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
- Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
- Knowledge of three-phase power systems and power system protection and control schemes
- Experience using test equipment, test equipment software, tools, and wiring
- Ability to interpret wiring, elementary, single-line, AC/DC schematic, panel wiring, and panel layout diagrams
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to learn and apply test procedures for various substation equipment
- Effective English communication skills, including reading and writing
- Ability to work regularly indoors and outdoors in the field
- Ability to learn and apply client switching procedures and safety measures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Experience in substation design, protection and control engineering, substation construction, substation commissioning, or SCADA/fault data/SER/integration-automation equipment installation and testing
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, with some options described as strong (including no‑deductible choices) and added features to support condition management alongside expanded wellness benefits. Programs such as an Employee Assistance Program and FSA/HSA options further support physical and mental wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan with company match and immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Complementary protections like life, AD&D, and disability insurance bolster financial security.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as paid holidays, vacation and sick/bereavement time, commuter benefits, and discount programs are part of the offering. An emergency relief fund for financial hardship provides additional practical support for eligible employees.
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