Electrical Relay Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for protective relays, electrical protection systems, and associated control schemes.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and commissioning of protective relays, switchgear controls, and breaker trip circuits.
• Support the operation of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems by responding to faults and electrical incidents.
• Analyze relay event reports, oscillography, and SCADA/FMCS data to identify root causes and improve system reliability.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance procedures and technical documentation in alignment with NFPA 70B.
• Support Operational Technology (OT) and communications systems, including SEL communications and relay networking.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance technicians and contractors.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years of direct experience working with protective relays and power distribution systems.
• Demonstrated experience testing and commissioning protective relays, switchgear, breakers, and transformers.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and relay logic diagrams.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment such as relay test sets, multimeters, and meggers.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices including LOTO, arc flash protection, and NFPA 70E.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or electrical license.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid time off (PTO) plus regular and personal holidays.
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities.
• Wellness incentives and performance-based incentive compensation programs.

About the Company

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology. We are innovating today to power the devices of tomorrow, focusing on excellence and the pursuit of cutting-edge technological solutions.