Lead Utility Protection and Control Technician

Eaton; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead Utility Protection and Control Technician to oversee technical operations and ensure safety in high-stakes environments. This role involves hands-on testing and documentation, working closely with energized electrical equipment to maintain reliability. With a focus on mentoring and leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding both personnel and equipment. This position offers the chance to travel and work in a dynamic setting, making it ideal for those passionate about electrical engineering and safety standards. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in the energy sector.

Benefits

Company Vehicle for Business and Personal Use

Per Diem

Premium Pay Overtime

Health and Welfare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years utility substation relay testing experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reside in the U.S.
• Willingness to train and mentor technicians preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations and documentation for testing.
• Develop isolation plans for equipment removal and testing.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

Skills

Electrical Safety Precautions

Reading Drawings

Relay Testing Software (Enoserve, Doble)

Relay Communication Software (SEL Compass, GE)

Testing & Operation of Protective Relays

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Military Experience

Tools

Enoserve (RTS)

Doble Protection Suite

SEL Compass

AcSELerator Quickset

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Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Utility Protection and Control Technician . In this role, our technicians work remote and travel up to 3 consecutive weeks at a time, work variable hours, including nights & weekends. Travel is primarily in the Northeast and Northeastern Midwest based on customer requirements. A company vehicle is provided for both business and personal use.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000.03 ($50.47 per hour) - $168000.00 ($84.13 per hour) a year. In addition to base salary, you receive a per diem and are eligible for premium pay overtime.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Utility Protection & Control (P&C) Technician, you'll oversee technical operations and documentation, including work plans, isolation plans, and functional test plans. This hands-on role involves comprehensive testing and final checkout, ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability. As the P&C Lead Technician, you'll act as a crucial safeguard, identifying and correcting any errors from design or installation to protect employees, equipment and the integrity of transmission and distribution systems.

• Work around energized “In-Service” electrical equipment to perform testing and commissioning activities on reliability upgrades in energized “brownfield” transmission stations.
• Develop isolation plans & procedures for the removal of existing equipment such as protective relays, relay panels, AC/DC panels, battery systems, breakers, transformers, SSVTs, CCVTs, PTs, CTs, linear couplers, etc.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical personnel, educate customers, and present information to internal and external customers.
• Assist with all aspects of testing of substation devices and equipment
• Identify and resolve design errors.
• Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC functional trip testing prior to energization and in-service.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years utility substation relay testing experience OR combination of 4+ years on-the-job experience and technical education/military experience
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Must reside within the U.S. to be considered.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Submit to initial and periodic customer required background and drug screenings
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution and/or applicable military experience.
• Willingness and aptitude for training and mentoring technicians and other members of technical engineering team – past experience in a leadership or mentorship role a plus
• 10+ years experience in utility substation electrical testing experience.
• Transmission substation relay test experience.
• Level 3 or 4 NETA or NICET certification.
• Power distribution field experience in servicing, maintaining, and testing electrical power distribution equipment.
  
  
  

Skills

• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment.
• Ability to read drawings and understand various protection schemes and proper checkout techniques for the troubleshooting and correcting of non-working schemes.
• Experience with relay testing software: Enoserve (RTS) and Doble Protection Suite.
• Experience with relay communication software: SEL Compass, AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), GE (Enervista Launchpad), RFL (Gard PRO), and other industry software.
• Knowledgeable of the testing & operation of various protective relays and power meters, including all device types
  
  
  

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 05/30/2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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