Junior Protection & Control Technician – Electric Power

Taurus Industrial Group; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Protection & Control Junior Technician at Taurus Industrial Group in Pasadena, TX supports the installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical power systems and critical equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation and minimize downtime. Working under supervision, you will join a hands-on team focused on reliability and safety in industrial environments.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning protective relay systems, testing procedures, and coordination with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or an associate degree in Electrical Technology, Power Systems, Instrumentation, or a related field preferred.
• Entry-level position; previous experience in electrical maintenance, industrial electrical systems, or substation operations preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, and electrical safety practices.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel to customer locations and work overtime, weekends, and scheduled outages as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required customer site access credentials and safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Assist with testing protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, meters, and associated electrical equipment.
• Perform basic electrical measurements, wiring verification, and point-to-point checks under supervision.
• Support substation commissioning, startup, and equipment testing activities.
• Assist in identifying equipment deficiencies, documenting findings, and implementing corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation to support field activities.
• Prepare accurate test reports, maintenance records, and field documentation.
• Maintain and properly handle electrical testing equipment, tools, and company-issued materials.
• Follow established electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements and applicable OSHA and NFPA 70E standards.
• Coordinate with senior technicians, supervisors, engineers, and customer representatives to support project completion.
• Participate in technical training and professional development to advance protection and control knowledge and skills

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

One-line diagrams interpretation

Electrical testing principles

Safety procedures (OSHA NFPA 70E)

Teamwork and communication

Willingness to travel

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Power Systems, Instrumentation, or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation resistance testers

Relay test sets

SCADA/RTUs/PLCs knowledge

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Protection & Control Junior Technician at Taurus Industrial Group in Pasadena, TX supports the installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical power systems and critical equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation and minimize downtime. Working under supervision, you will join a hands-on team focused on reliability and safety in industrial environments.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning protective relay systems, testing procedures, and coordination with