Relay Technician-Georgetown, Tx

General Description of Job:
The Relay Technician performs testing, calibration, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays and associated electrical control systems. This role supports shop and field activities involving substations, switch gear, motor control centers, control panels, breakers, transformers, and metering equipment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge, hands-on testing experience, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to safety, quality, and accurate documentation.

Join our amazing team! Here’s what some of our employees have to say about CP USA:

• Have always enjoyed working for CP USA. This is truly the best working environment I’ve ever worked in.
• CP USA does an amazing job of making their employees feel appreciated. They also do great at recognizing strengths and giving people the opportunity to grow.
• This is a great company to work for and the employee longevity shows it.

• 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% matching
• Paid time off
• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Quarterly company events
• And More!

Our regular work schedule is M-F 8AM-4:30PM with some overtime opportunities as needed.

• Perform testing, calibration, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance of protective relays, meters, breakers, transformers, and associated control systems.
• Conduct acceptance, functional, and operational testing of relay protection and control systems.
• Perform field commissioning for substations, switch gear, motor control centers, control panels, and related power-distribution equipment.
• Verify the proper operation of protective devices, including overcurrent, differential, distance, and motor-protection relays.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, protection and control drawings, and one-line diagrams.
• Use relay test equipment and electrical test instruments, including Omicron, Doble, Megger, or comparable systems.
• Troubleshoot wiring, electrical, control, communication, and equipment issues during manufacturing, installation, startup, and operation.
• Support factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing activities.
• Prepare accurate test reports, commissioning documentation, deficiency lists, and maintenance records.
• Communicate test results, technical issues, and recommended corrective actions to supervisors, engineers, customers, and project personnel.
• Follow company quality procedures, electrical safety practices, OSHA requirements, and customer-specific standards.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and assigned work areas in safe operating condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of experience in protective relay testing, electrical maintenance, power systems, substation commissioning, or industrial controls.
• Working knowledge of protective relays, electrical protection schemes, and power-distribution systems.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection and control drawings.
• Hands-on experience using relay test equipment and standard electrical test instruments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in shop.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

• Strong commitment to safe work practices, quality, and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing field conditions.
• Professional judgment and customer-service skills when working at client sites.
• Ability to explain testing methods, findings, and corrective actions clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

This position may require standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in active manufacturing, industrial, construction, or substation environments. The employee must be able to use required personal protective equipment, work around