Electric Power Systems ID US-MI-Riverview
ID 2026-7749
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 Senior Relay Technician serves as the technical lead for protection and control systems, responsible for advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution. This role requires deep expertise in analyzing protection schemes, managing complex projects, and leading field teams while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of substation and industrial (C&I) systems. The position also emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership.
Responsibilities
Safety Leadership
- Lead job site safety briefings, proactively identifying, eliminating, or mitigating hazards.
- Enforce company safety policies and champion a strong safety culture across all field activities.
- Utilize Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) tools to improve reliability and reduce risk.
Technical Expertise & Execution
- Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components, including transmission, distribution, and industrial systems.
- Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformer change-outs, and circuit breaker replacements.
- Execute advanced end-to-end and functional testing using automated relay test equipment and software.
- Read, interpret, and validate protection and control schematics, logic diagrams, and system configurations.
- Ensure proper calibration and performance of electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays.
Troubleshooting & Analysis
Perform complex troubleshooting of protection, control, and communication systems across a wide range of applications.
Analyze event records, oscillography, and system data to make informed deductions and determine system performance or misoperations.