Protection Relay Technician A (Degree)

Job overview

Protection Relay Technician A (Degree) is an onsite role in Carlsbad, NM. The posting states a starting base pay of $61.64 per hour. The role supports Xcel Energy’s SPS System Protection Department and its work to provide reliable, resilient energy. The technician maintains protective relay and substation control systems, supports capital projects, and assists with service restoration. This work contributes directly to system reliability.

What you'll do

• Maintain protective relay and other substation control systems
• support capital projects and service restoration
• operate test equipment
• work outdoors and in power plant environments
• travel overnight and work overtime as required
• respond to after-hours callouts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

protection relay technician

substation controls

system protection

electronics degree

journeyman certificate

carlsbad nm

xcel energy

overnight travel

overtime

after-hours callouts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, pension, 401(k), vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer paid time off.

Why this role

Requires a Department of Labor Protective Relay Technician Journeyman Certificate and a two-year accredited degree in electronics or digital equipment. Must be able to lift and maneuver 90 pounds and work at heights up to 80 feet.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.