Riot Platforms
Substation Relay Technician (E4A Solutions - A Subsidiary of Riot Platforms)
Riot Platforms, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
About E4A Solutions
E4A Solutions is a leading engineering firm specializing in power plant and substation services. We provide power plant installation, demolition, rebuilding, and retrofitting, along with equipment supply, engineering, construction, high-voltage switchyards, and auxiliary services. Our expertise also extends to maintenance and consulting, ensuring comprehensive solutions for our clients.
About the role
We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented
Substation Relay Technician
to support the safe and reliable operation of substations and distribution equipment. This technician installs, maintains, calibrates, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems within a substation environment. The role also includes support for project management functions such as vendor and contractor coordination, scheduling, inspection, testing, and commissioning.
Essential Functions
Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment in substations. Perform functional testing on control circuits for relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers. Develop and execute relay macros and testing routines to verify protection scheme integrity. Conduct end-to-end relay testing using relay test software; analyze performance based on fault types. Develop written standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures. Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with system protection designs. Create, review, and execute substation equipment isolation and restoration switching procedures. Lead safety briefings and maintain a strong safety culture on job sites. Investigate electrical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Interpret protection and control schematic and wiring diagrams to identify errors or inconsistencies. Use manufacturer documentation to support relay testing and maintenance tasks. Assist with other duties as assigned, including electric system construction and maintenance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Hands-on experience with protective relays in systems ranging from 480V up to 345kV. Skilled in troubleshooting distribution control circuits and SCADA communication systems. Proficiency in relay test software such as
AcSELerator
and other diagnostic tools. Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuits, and trigonometry. Competency in using and maintaining electric utility tools and substation instrumentation. Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Familiarity with protective relays from
SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens
, etc. Working knowledge of
SCADA systems
, programmable control systems, and monitoring systems. Proficiency with computer systems and IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) interface software. Knowledge of relevant industry standards:
NEC, NESC, OSHA, NFPA
, and
NERC
testing requirements. Experience with transformer monitoring systems is a strong plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated project management and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated, able to work independently, and willing to respond to emergency call-backs. Physical ability to work in confined spaces and extreme weather conditions. Committed to practicing safe electrical work procedures. Education and Experience
Preferred: Associate degree in Electrical or Electronic Sciences. Acceptable: Equivalent combination of college, vocational, or industry training in electrical/electronic theory, mathematics, lab work, and communications. Required:
Minimum of 1 year working in a substation environment, including project management, construction, testing, and operations involving protective relaying and SCADA
. Preferred:
3+ years of substation experience, including familiarity with major protective relay brands (SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens, etc.). Valid Drivers License required Completion of a Substation or Relay Testing Apprentice Program with certification preferred.List preferred/required education and years of experience and any required/preferred certifications Compensation and Benefits
$45-60/hour commensurate with experience 401k plan with company matching Great medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from Long-term and Short-term disability Additional benefit options (Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, and more) Flexible Spending Accounts Generous PTO and Paid Holidays A fun company culture with tremendous growth opportunities!
E4A Solutions is a leading engineering firm specializing in power plant and substation services. We provide power plant installation, demolition, rebuilding, and retrofitting, along with equipment supply, engineering, construction, high-voltage switchyards, and auxiliary services. Our expertise also extends to maintenance and consulting, ensuring comprehensive solutions for our clients.
About the role
We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented
Substation Relay Technician
to support the safe and reliable operation of substations and distribution equipment. This technician installs, maintains, calibrates, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems within a substation environment. The role also includes support for project management functions such as vendor and contractor coordination, scheduling, inspection, testing, and commissioning.
Essential Functions
Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment in substations. Perform functional testing on control circuits for relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers. Develop and execute relay macros and testing routines to verify protection scheme integrity. Conduct end-to-end relay testing using relay test software; analyze performance based on fault types. Develop written standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures. Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with system protection designs. Create, review, and execute substation equipment isolation and restoration switching procedures. Lead safety briefings and maintain a strong safety culture on job sites. Investigate electrical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Interpret protection and control schematic and wiring diagrams to identify errors or inconsistencies. Use manufacturer documentation to support relay testing and maintenance tasks. Assist with other duties as assigned, including electric system construction and maintenance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Hands-on experience with protective relays in systems ranging from 480V up to 345kV. Skilled in troubleshooting distribution control circuits and SCADA communication systems. Proficiency in relay test software such as
AcSELerator
and other diagnostic tools. Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuits, and trigonometry. Competency in using and maintaining electric utility tools and substation instrumentation. Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Familiarity with protective relays from
SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens
, etc. Working knowledge of
SCADA systems
, programmable control systems, and monitoring systems. Proficiency with computer systems and IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) interface software. Knowledge of relevant industry standards:
NEC, NESC, OSHA, NFPA
, and
NERC
testing requirements. Experience with transformer monitoring systems is a strong plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated project management and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated, able to work independently, and willing to respond to emergency call-backs. Physical ability to work in confined spaces and extreme weather conditions. Committed to practicing safe electrical work procedures. Education and Experience
Preferred: Associate degree in Electrical or Electronic Sciences. Acceptable: Equivalent combination of college, vocational, or industry training in electrical/electronic theory, mathematics, lab work, and communications. Required:
Minimum of 1 year working in a substation environment, including project management, construction, testing, and operations involving protective relaying and SCADA
. Preferred:
3+ years of substation experience, including familiarity with major protective relay brands (SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens, etc.). Valid Drivers License required Completion of a Substation or Relay Testing Apprentice Program with certification preferred.List preferred/required education and years of experience and any required/preferred certifications Compensation and Benefits
$45-60/hour commensurate with experience 401k plan with company matching Great medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from Long-term and Short-term disability Additional benefit options (Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, and more) Flexible Spending Accounts Generous PTO and Paid Holidays A fun company culture with tremendous growth opportunities!