P&C Lead Field Technician

Shermco Industries; Tallmadge (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical services sector is seeking a P&C Lead Field Technician to oversee the installation and maintenance of protective relay equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical testing and project management. Responsibilities include functional testing, documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires travel and outdoor work, offering a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electrical testing with protection and control equipment.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment.
• Reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports for clients.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Technical School Diploma

Tools

SEL Microprocessor Relays

GE Microprocessor Relays

RTUs

Communication Processors

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Overview

Shermco US is seeking a Protection and Control Technician.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFRs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and communication processors.
• Functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks.
• RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients.
• Experience with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787.
• Desired experience with GE microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35, and T60.
• Experience with various RTUs and communication processors such as GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech.
• Reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports for client and regulatory purposes.
• Interpreting wiring, schematic diagrams, and communication configurations, recognizing discrepancies.
• Completing time and expense reports and maintaining company vehicle condition.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electrical testing with protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom, working with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.
• Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology, technical school diploma, or military electrical experience.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Westinghouse).
• Experience with substation RTUs, communication processors, and telecom for brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Project management experience in protection and control teams in HV substations.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for long periods, drive regularly.
• Pass physical, drug, background checks, and OSHA training.
• Work outdoors, travel extensively, and work overtime as needed.
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. No agency resumes accepted. Pay range: USD $40.00 - USD $70.00/hr.