Field Protection & Controls Tech – Transmission & Distribution

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime program

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career development

Job summary

Shermco Industries in the United States seeks a Relay Tech specialized in transmission or distribution protection and controls. You will install, test, commission, and maintain protective relay systems for HV substations and telecom interfaces, ensuring reliable operation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical testing, with SEL/GE/ABB relays, RTU concepts, and field experience involving travel and diagnostics. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical testing focused on protection and control equipment.
• Experience with HV utility, co-op, power generation, municipal clients.
• Substation RTU and telecom experience for brownfield/greenfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment.
• Functional testing for protection and control circuitry for lines and equipment.
• RTU and telecom upgrades for diverse clients.
• Review, document, and submit test reports for clients/regulators.
• Read wiring/schematic diagrams and spot discrepancies.
• Complete time/expense reports and maintain company vehicle.

Skills

Protection & Controls

RTU testing

Relay testing

Substation experience

Field testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Technology

Technical school diploma / military electrical program

Tools

SEL microprocessors

GE relay equipment

ABB relays

RTU/telecom equipment

Job description

Shermco Industries in the United States seeks a Relay Tech specialized in transmission or distribution protection and controls. You will install, test, commission, and maintain protective relay systems for HV substations and telecom interfaces, ensuring reliable operation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical testing, with SEL/GE/ABB relays, RTU concepts, and field experience involving travel and diagnostics. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities offered.