High-Voltage Protection & Control Technician (Substation)

Brazos-Electric-Power-Cooperative,-Inc.-1; Tolar (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Protection & Control Technician in Tolar, TX to support high-voltage systems and reliability. You will perform testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection and control equipment at substations.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong electrical knowledge, and the ability to work within defined safety and regulatory standards. Applicants must live within 45 minutes of the Brazos Electric regional office for emergency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years electrical/substation experience; 2-year cert can substitute.
• Must live within 45-minute response time to Brazos Electric regional office for emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, troubleshoot, and commission protection and control systems for high-voltage transmission and distribution substations.
• Program, configure, and verify operation of protective relays and associated control equipment.
• Install, inspect, and maintain substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, CTs, PTs, TRUs, IEDs, batteries, and AC/DC power systems.
• Interpret and update electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection logic documentation.
• Maintain records of testing and equipment documentation and ensure compliance with standards.

Job description

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Protection & Control Technician in Tolar, TX to support high-voltage systems and reliability. You will perform testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection and control equipment at substations.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong electrical knowledge, and the ability to work within defined safety and regulatory standards. Applicants must live within 45 minutes of the Brazos Electric regional office for emergency