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Relay Technician

Date Posted: Jun 25, 2026
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    Location Odessa, Texas, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 23, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

The Relay Technician role at NES Fircroft involves supporting protection, testing, and maintenance activities for high voltage electrical systems across West Texas. The technician will ensure the reliability and proper operation of protective relays and associated equipment used in power generation and distribution environments.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform functional, acceptance, and maintenance testing on protective relays, breakers, and control circuits.
  • Assist with commissioning of new protection systems, including wiring verification, logic checks, and system energization support.
  • Diagnose relay misoperations, wiring issues, and equipment faults; implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate test reports, settings records, and field notes.
  • Follow all electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and site specific requirements.
  • Use relay test sets (e.g., Doble, Omicron) and related diagnostic tools.
  • Work with engineers, operators, and field crews to support system reliability and project timelines.

Required skills

  • Strong understanding of high voltage systems, protection schemes, and control wiring
  • Ability to read and interpret one lines, schematics, and relay logic diagrams
  • Field experience in power generation, transmission, or industrial electrical systems
  • Willingness to travel throughout West Texas and work in field environments

What the company offers

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Company Overview

NES Fircroft
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
3 Current Jobs Openings

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing... Read More

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