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VoltaGrid · 2 days ago

Relay & Power Systems Technician

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

VoltaGrid is committed to hiring veterans and transitioning military service members, and they are seeking a Relay & Power Systems Technician. This position is primarily responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical protection relays, controls, and switchgear for Medium Voltage electrical generation, distribution, and substation equipment.

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Responsibilities

Installation and testing of new electrical protection relays and controls
Troubleshooting and repair for existing electrical protection and control systems
Testing, troubleshooting, and repair for LV and MV breakers, switchgear, and CT/PT circuits
Assisting the engineering and operations teams with new equipment commissioning
Assisting the engineering team with the creation of as-built protection/control schematics
Supporting existing power generation fleets, compression stations, and other operational sites
Documenting equipment test procedures and results
Providing technical support to the remote operations center as needed

Qualification

Relay technician experienceElectrical protection relaysMedium Voltage switchgearSchweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)Power Management SystemsIndustrial PLCsNational Electric Code (NEC)Field troubleshooting experienceNETA certificationsCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of ten years' experience in the power generation/distribution industry
Minimum of five years' experience as a relay technician
Extensive knowledge of electrical breakers, switchgear, CT/PT circuits, and power transformers
Significant experience with Medium Voltage switchgear and distribution systems
Field experience of troubleshooting electrical protection relay logic, control wiring etc
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver's license

Preferred

College degree and/or coursework in an engineering or technical field
Experience with generator controllers (CAT EMCP, DEIF, Deep Sea, DI.ANE, etc.)
Experience with industrial PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, etc.)
NETA certifications
Experience with P&C (Protection and Control)
Experience with SEL RTACs and/or SEL PowerMax
Experience with Power Management Systems
Experience with the integration of industrial SCADA systems
Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) and/or other relevant codes and standards
Familiarity with NETA commissioning and maintenance testing standards

Company

VoltaGrid

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VoltaGrid is ushering in a new era of power generation and permanently changing the landscape of mobile power.
dateFounded in 2020
location
Bellaire, Texas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://voltagrid.com/

H1B Sponsorship

VoltaGrid has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$5.07B
2025-11-10Debt Financing· $5B
2021-02-02Series Unknown· $72.6M

Leadership Team

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Nathan Ough
Chief Executive Officer
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