Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary
Client is seeking experienced P&C Field Services Technicians to support its Power Testing & Energization group. The team performs protection and control (P&C) testing and commissioning on medium- and high-voltage substations ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV. This is a hands-on, field-based position supporting utility, transmission, generation, and distribution projects nationwide. The successful candidate will have practical protective relay testing experience, familiarity with industry standards, and the ability to work safely and independently at project sites. Technicians will report to an on-site Project Lead or Field Supervisor and support equipment testing, commissioning, documentation, site coordination, and safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities
(1) Substation Testing and Commissioning
- Test and commission protection and control systems on substations ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV.
- Perform protective relay testing using Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150 test sets.
- Test and troubleshoot relays from SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith.
- Perform control scheme testing and verify current transformer (CT) and potential transformer (PT) circuits.
- Upload and verify relay settings.
- Conduct static and dynamic relay testing.
- Support commissioning and testing of substation electrical equipment, including breakers, power transformers, and instrument transformers.
(2) Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Lead tailgate safety meetings and daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Support regulatory compliance walkthroughs and site safety requirements.
- Follow applicable NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards and project procedures.
- Identify potential safety risks and follow established field safety protocols.
(3) Field Coordination and Documentation
- Coordinate site preparation, test equipment, materials, and testing logistics.
- Document testing activities, results, and field work using digital tools.
- Communicate testing progress, technical issues, and operational concerns to the Project Lead or Field Supervisor.
- Support efficient project execution while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Technical Experience
- 5–10 years of hands‑on experience in medium‑and high‑voltage testing, including breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, or substation protection and control systems.
- Experience with transmission, generation, or distribution protective relay systems.
- Hands‑on protective relay testing experience with SEL, GE, Basler, or Beckwith relays.
- Experience using Omicron or Doble relay test sets.
- Experience commissioning high‑voltage substation P&C systems, including systems rated 15–500 kV.
- Familiarity with NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards. NETA certification is not required.
- Working knowledge of relevant testing software, such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, or AcSELerator Quickset.
Education and Other Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a drug screening and a seven‑year background check.
- Ability to travel nationwide up to 80%.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds independently and 100 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to work in field environments and follow project safety requirements.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or another relevant technical degree.
- Experience testing electromechanical relays.
- Experience commissioning CTs, CCVTs, and DC systems.
- Familiarity with IEC 61850.
- Experience working on utility, transmission, generation, or distribution substation projects.