Lead P&C Field Technician: Substation & Relay Oversight

RMS Energy Co, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Travel time plus per diem

Education support and certifications

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RMS Energy is seeking a Lead P&C Field Technician to oversee relay-related construction and testing in a utility setting. This role emphasizes field oversight, safety, and project execution rather than performing all testing tasks personally.

You will coordinate testing plans, supervise field staff, interpret schematics, and ensure adherence to client standards, while coordinating with engineers and project managers to deliver projects safely and on schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commissioning, protection & control testing, and relay calibration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with client safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, work plans, and overall construction progress.
• Conduct and document Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) audits and verify adherence to safe work practices.
• Participate in and support pre-job and post-job briefings to promote safe and effective work execution.
• Oversee field testing and maintenance on substation equipment, including relays (electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor), pilot channel systems, SCADA inputs, alarms, function switches, and protection schemes
• Commission new substations and perform upgrades, troubleshooting, and validation of relaying and communications systems
• Plan, coordinate, and execute testing activities on schedule and according to safety and quality standards
• Support junior field personnel and collaborate with engineers and project managers
• Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams; apply company and client-specific test procedures
• Ensure all site activities meet operational and safety standards
• Document test results and field service reports accurately and on time
• Communicate clearly with internal teams, clients, and control centers throughout project execution
• Follow strict safety and PPE usage protocols due to noise, electrical hazards, and elevated work areas

Skills

Field leadership

Commissioning

Protection & control testing

Relay calibration

SCADA integration

Reading schematics

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Substation test equipment

Pilot channel testing equipment

SCADA software

Job description

RMS Energy is seeking a Lead P&C Field Technician to oversee relay-related construction and testing in a utility setting. This role emphasizes field oversight, safety, and project execution rather than performing all testing tasks personally.

You will coordinate testing plans, supervise field staff, interpret schematics, and ensure adherence to client standards, while coordinating with engineers and project managers to deliver projects safely and on schedule.